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BL08 MKN

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,188 mi
Last recorded97,188 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 97,188 miles

T.P.M light on

both front brake flex hoses starting to crack

exhaust flex pipe in poor condition

Pass 19 May 2018 81,682 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 64,494 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,817 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 56,567 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 49,587 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 38,187 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 26,335 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jul 2011 13,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 MKN 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 88.9%.

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 MKN, 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 MKN registered?

BL08 MKN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is BL08 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 MKN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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