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BP08 VRG

2008 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

108,043 mi
Last recorded108,043 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 VRG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 108,043 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2025 107,251 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, short sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2025 107,251 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, short sections (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 104,443 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides - Sections on rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 102,037 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both short sections slightly corroded at ends (1.1.11 (c))

both front tyres slightly wearing on outer edges

Pass 20 Dec 2022 99,638 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, short sections between brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 97,979 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 17 Dec 2020 96,773 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 95,475 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides approx. 3-3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,291 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides slightly corroding under coating at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,902 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides slightly (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded slight (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 89,765 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 86,125 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 80,674 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 75,885 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 70,388 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 67,816 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 59,085 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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BP08 VRG is a 2008 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 BP08 VRG, 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 BP08 VRG registered?

BP08 VRG is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 August 2008.

Is BP08 VRG safe to buy?

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