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BT08 HVG

2008 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,291 mi
Last recorded105,291 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 105,291 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2024 105,291 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 103,644 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2023 103,612 miles

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))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 102,139 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 100,126 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 100,124 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 98,052 miles

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))

Pass 15 May 2019 95,061 miles

Nearside Front brake pad warning sensor not fitted

Fail 15 May 2019 95,061 miles

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))

Pass 11 May 2018 92,734 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 92,698 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 86,596 miles

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)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 76,865 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 70,123 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2014 67,739 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 May 2013 59,458 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2013 59,458 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2012 41,003 miles

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)

Fail 30 May 2012 41,003 miles

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)

Pass 31 May 2011 24,729 miles

Headlamp bulb covers missing.

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 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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BT08 HVG is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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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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