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BT08 HBF

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

182,322 mi
Last recorded182,322 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 HBF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 182,322 miles

slight inner rim damage o/s rear covers fitted under vehicle coil springs corroding n/s r subframe bracket surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2024 180,637 miles

UNDER. TRAYS. FITTED

Pass 24 Mar 2023 178,619 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 6 Dec 2021 176,174 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Nov 2020 173,370 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 163,258 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 163,258 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 152,909 miles

all tyres worn inner edges

Fail 15 May 2018 152,909 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn inner edges

Pass 31 May 2017 140,044 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 126,029 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 113,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2015 113,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 100,593 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2013 88,971 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,377 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 62,126 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 HBF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT08 HBF, 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 HBF registered?

BT08 HBF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is BT08 HBF safe to buy?

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