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BL08 HPA

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,210 mi
Last recorded59,210 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HPA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 59,210 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Large nail in tyre

Pass 1 Jul 2025 56,719 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 54,707 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2024 54,674 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 52,776 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes to hoses slightly corroded under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 50,620 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 50,620 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 48,045 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,947 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 44,480 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 41,714 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 37,996 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 37,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 34,966 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 34,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,111 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 27,597 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 24,716 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 20,976 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 16,274 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 16,254 miles

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

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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BL08 HPA is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HPA, 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 BL08 HPA registered?

BL08 HPA is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is BL08 HPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 HPA shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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