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BN08 KVV

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

141,343 mi
Last recorded141,343 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 KVV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 141,343 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2022 141,204 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,901 miles

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))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 128,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2020 112,702 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 106,234 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perrishing (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2018 99,353 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,665 miles

Offside Front tyre wear on outer edge

boot area full

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s and o/s/f brake flexi pipes starting to crack

Fail 16 Nov 2017 88,665 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear and n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported nut missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wear on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

boot area full

n/s and o/s/f brake flexi pipes starting to crack

Pass 28 Nov 2016 78,189 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 72,955 miles

front exhaust clamp broken

front exhaust flexy requires attention soon

Pass 30 Apr 2015 62,113 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 55,236 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 49,879 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 39,087 miles

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

Nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,114 miles

Front pads low 3mm

Nearside front door mirror cracked

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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BN08 KVV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black 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 BN08 KVV, 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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BN08 KVV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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