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BL08 HRN

2008 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

152,308 mi
Last recorded152,308 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 HRN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 152,308 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 141,002 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2021 141,002 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 134,565 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 131,482 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 124,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 115,936 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,772 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 101,968 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 94,061 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2014 94,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 86,491 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,883 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 72,760 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 65,922 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 HRN is a 2008 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HRN, 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 HRN registered?

BL08 HRN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 July 2008.

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The MOT history for BL08 HRN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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