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BT08 OPO

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

200,712 mi
Last recorded200,712 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 OPO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 200,712 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2025 200,638 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 171,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2024 171,378 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

undertray and engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2023 165,939 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 160,874 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 149,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 134,953 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 134,952 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 121,598 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 102,249 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 86,714 miles

All tyres worn on edges

F/o/side shocker slight leak

Rear brake pads worn low

Pass 4 Nov 2016 73,948 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 60,148 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,146 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 53,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges and cracked between tread pattern

Fail 13 Oct 2014 53,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on outer edges and cracked between tread pattern

Pass 14 Oct 2013 43,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Oct 2012 33,949 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 26,359 miles

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 19 Oct 2010 16,255 miles

O/S/R jacking pad 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 OPO is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OPO, 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 OPO registered?

BT08 OPO is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 29 June 2008.

Is BT08 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 OPO shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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