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BL08 EKB

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,348 mi
Last recorded84,348 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 EKB
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 84,348 miles

Front Undertray not fully secure undertray also damaged. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer section corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has slight outer wear.

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative (front)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear (foremost) broken from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 84,348 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing housing insecure Appears not to be secured (centre). (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure undertray also damaged. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer section corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has slight outer wear.

Offside Front fog lamp inoperative (front)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear (foremost) broken from exhaust. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 76,627 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside door mirror glass faded.

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

Fail 29 Dec 2023 76,627 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside door mirror glass faded.

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 67,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 62,204 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge 2055017 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 16 Dec 2019 57,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 16 Dec 2019 57,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 53,573 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake performance low

Pass 5 Dec 2017 50,510 miles

Handbrake performance low

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 50,510 miles

Handbrake performance low

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 47,557 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 47,557 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,864 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 40,379 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,610 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 36,460 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

tyre pressure warning light indicating puncure.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,974 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 32,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 27,694 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 27,694 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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 EKB is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL08 EKB, 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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BL08 EKB is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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