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BK08 TGF

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,283 mi
Last recorded110,283 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 TGF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2023 110,283 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 106,042 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 101,022 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 96,228 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 88,692 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,856 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 72,333 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,409 miles

both front tyre wearing out from edge

Fail 18 Mar 2016 63,409 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre wearing out from edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 54,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 54,575 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 44,796 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 35,868 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 24,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,420 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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BK08 TGF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 85,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK08 TGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 118 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK08 TGF registered?

BK08 TGF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is BK08 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 TGF shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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