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BP02 BAY

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests37 (29 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate78.4%

Mileage

100,273 mi
Last recorded100,273 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 BAY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

29 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 100,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 108,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 89,339 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 89,337 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 97,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2024 97,720 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 85,547 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 91,930 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 84,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 86,647 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 82,711 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))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 78,039 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 78,039 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 79,111 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 79,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 5 May 2020 72,267 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 75,820 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 75,820 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 64,333 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 73,361 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 73,361 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 51,848 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 51,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,489 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 46,049 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 61,523 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 36,550 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 36,550 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 54,315 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,824 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 47,178 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 25,169 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,254 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 20,891 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,379 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 16,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,892 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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BP02 BAY is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.4%.

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 BP02 BAY, 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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BP02 BAY is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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The MOT history for BP02 BAY shows 37 tests with a 78.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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