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BT08 UOP

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,324 mi
Last recorded190,324 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 190,324 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 190,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 180,753 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 180,753 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 166,752 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2020 166,189 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2020 166,189 miles

under tray fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 162,516 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 162,514 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 154,457 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 147,258 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 140,584 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 140,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush hub bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 136,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 134,044 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 119,816 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2014 119,816 miles

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)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,724 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 89,547 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

front bumper damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2011 66,930 miles

front tyres low on edges keep check

Fail 18 May 2011 64,733 miles

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

front tyres low on edges keep check

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 UOP is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver 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 UOP, 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 UOP registered?

BT08 UOP is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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