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BN08 OUK

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,103 mi
Last recorded109,103 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 109,103 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 103,485 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 96,449 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 96,414 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose 5 bolts insecure, 1 bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm on the inside and outside tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 83,939 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 82,251 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 82,242 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 77,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2019 71,736 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 65,055 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 57,579 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 50,798 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 50,793 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault dtc (3.4.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 46,477 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 41,942 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 41,940 miles

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

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

brake warning lamp iliuminated

Pass 11 Feb 2014 37,065 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Feb 2014 37,060 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 26,476 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 26,476 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BN08 OUK is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BN08 OUK, 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 BN08 OUK registered?

BN08 OUK is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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