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BT08 AKN

2008 BMW 118

White Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

80,846 mi
Last recorded80,846 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 AKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2019 80,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 67,573 miles

both rear tyres close to limit and worn from inner edges

Pass 11 Jun 2016 61,082 miles

n/s/f tyre worn from inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre worn from inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2015 57,326 miles

Both front discs worn

Both rear tyres worn on inneredges

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Jul 2014 41,536 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2014 41,536 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,602 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2013 35,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

NSR tyre slight cut in tread

NSr tyre very close to exposing cords on inner edge

OSF tyre cracking in tread

OSF tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 29,868 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 29,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 21,945 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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BT08 AKN is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BT08 AKN, 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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BT08 AKN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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