MOT Status
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194,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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
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
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
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
o/s/f tyre wearing lower on outer edge of tread
slight oil leaks
brake warning light on dash
rear brake pads approaching legal limit
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)
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
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
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
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
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
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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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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BT08 ZZH is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 July 2008.
Is BT08 ZZH safe to buy?
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