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BP57 ZNN

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,838 mi
Last recorded160,838 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 ZNN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 160,838 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2019 160,838 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 May 2018 154,390 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 154,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2017 147,131 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

brake warning lamp? on

Fail 27 Apr 2017 147,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cut/ tear (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner tread edge ()

brake warning lamp? on

Pass 5 Apr 2016 138,567 miles

Front both tyres worn on edges

Front exhaust flexi deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

undertray fixing insecure

Pass 17 Mar 2015 128,886 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Mar 2015 128,886 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 117,642 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear number plate cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 107,503 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 102,820 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 85,048 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)

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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BP57 ZNN is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BP57 ZNN, 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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BP57 ZNN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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