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BT08 DDA

2008 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

114,235 mi
Last recorded114,235 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 DDA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 114,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,103 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 102,704 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 98,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 96,406 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 96,406 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 93,549 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 90,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 86,095 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 84,483 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Aug 2018 84,483 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,105 miles

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

Front flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2016 72,748 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 66,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2013 64,657 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 62,648 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 60,628 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 DDA 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 88.9%.

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 BT08 DDA, 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 BT08 DDA registered?

BT08 DDA is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is BT08 DDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 DDA shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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