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BT08 UOL

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

285,157 mi
Last recorded285,157 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UOL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 285,157 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 261,336 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 261,248 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Central hub bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush in hub assy. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti- rattle spring missing on calliper.

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive At rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 238,609 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 216,673 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2022 200,209 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread shoulder worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

brake discs corroded slightly

rear subframe and surrounding suspension components corroded slightly

slight play in both sides rear hub bushes at lower

Fail 22 Jul 2022 200,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides front (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread shoulder worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread shoulder worn slightly (5.2.3 (e))

brake discs corroded slightly

rear subframe and surrounding suspension components corroded slightly

slight play in both sides rear hub bushes at lower

Pass 10 Jul 2021 183,455 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 179,875 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 171,964 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 153,203 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 140,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 126,273 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 111,103 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 85,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 85,201 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 78,093 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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 62,727 miles

sill covers and undertrays fitted

wiper blades poor

Pass 2 Jul 2011 46,843 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,808 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)

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

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 UOL is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 UOL, 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 UOL is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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