MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,291 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet (6.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front most arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake efficiency on just met requirements
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside rear parking brake effort low
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside rear parking brake effort low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor not fitted
Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor not fitted
Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected ABS wiring (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front OUTER BUMPER LOOSE FROM CLIP
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
slight underbody rust
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
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)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp bulb covers missing.
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT08 HVG is a 2008 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 HVG, 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 HVG registered?
BT08 HVG is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2008.
Is BT08 HVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT08 HVG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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