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BK08 UWW

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,443 mi
Last recorded135,443 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 UWW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 135,443 miles

Bonnet release handle missing

Fuel cap rubber o-ring seal perishing

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe & suspension assembly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 133,348 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 131,198 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted wheel rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 129,178 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2021 127,087 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 126,972 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 124,906 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 124,899 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 122,804 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 122,804 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid warning lamp functioning incorrectly (1.1.10 (g))

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear tyre perishing cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 120,585 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 120,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake pipe chaffing on jubilee clip (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rose joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 118,893 miles

Both rear tyres cracking and splitting

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle wet when tested

Fail 25 Sep 2017 118,884 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear tyres cracking and splitting

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle wet when tested

Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,401 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 80,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 65,994 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 50,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside number plate light dim.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,289 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,907 miles

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 UWW is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWW, 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 UWW registered?

BK08 UWW is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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