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BT08 ZZH

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

194,464 mi
Last recorded194,464 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ZZH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 194,464 miles

Brake pad warning light lit but brake pads ok

Corrosion across underside

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Intake pipe possibly? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2024 187,248 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 187,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 181,031 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 181,023 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 175,174 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 175,169 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 167,516 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 162,320 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorating with slight blow

o/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

oil leaks present on engine belly tray

rear brake discs have slight pitting on faces

rear suspension subframe showing corrosion in places

Fail 13 Nov 2020 162,320 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame brace corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

front exhaust flexi section deteriorating with slight blow

o/s/f tyre has cut on inner sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

oil leaks present on engine belly tray

rear brake discs have slight pitting on faces

rear suspension subframe showing corrosion in places

Pass 6 Nov 2019 157,434 miles

both rear brake discs have slight pitting on faces

brake wear warning light on dash

engine oil leaks

front exhaust flexi section deteriorating with slight blow

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges of treads and cracking deteriorating

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edges of tread and cracking deteriorating in treads

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges of treads and cracking deteriorating

o/s/r brake wear wire damaged

rear suspension subframe and components dry and showing surface corrosion

Fail 31 Oct 2019 157,434 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both rear brake discs have slight pitting on faces

brake wear warning light on dash

engine oil leaks

front exhaust flexi section deteriorating with slight blow

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges of treads and cracking deteriorating

n/s/r tyre wearing low on outer edges of tread and cracking deteriorating in treads

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edges of treads and cracking deteriorating

o/s/r brake wear wire damaged

rear suspension subframe and components dry and showing surface corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2018 149,956 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing lower on outer edge of tread

slight oil leaks

Pass 30 Oct 2017 141,909 miles

brake warning light on dash

rear brake pads approaching legal limit

Pass 28 Oct 2016 132,941 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 132,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken after dpf filter (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 125,133 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise front and rear brake discs corroded on faces

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,770 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 113,770 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2013 104,945 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 104,945 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 96,437 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 92,015 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 86,873 miles

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BT08 ZZH is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZZH, 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 ZZH registered?

BT08 ZZH is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is BT08 ZZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 ZZH shows 24 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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