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BL08 DHX

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

127,818 mi
Last recorded127,818 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 DHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 May 2019 127,818 miles

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

Central Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 114,860 miles

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

slight deteroration to rear propshaft rear coupling

Pass 13 Jun 2017 100,456 miles

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

wear to front brake discs and brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 29 Apr 2016 85,537 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 71,112 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,224 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight crack to front exhaust support bracket

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,568 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 31,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 21,324 miles

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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BL08 DHX is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BL08 DHX, 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.

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What year was BL08 DHX registered?

BL08 DHX is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BL08 DHX safe to buy?

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