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BU08 NOH

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,114 mi
Last recorded96,114 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 NOH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 96,114 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2025 96,114 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 94,181 miles

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

no reading detected on dsm

tpms light on

Pass 19 Sep 2023 89,417 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 84,914 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 79,208 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 75,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 69,551 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 63,122 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2018 63,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 58,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6m (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 52,503 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 48,254 miles

Rear washer not clearing rear screen

Fail 8 Jul 2015 48,254 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Exhaust clamp cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear washer not clearing rear screen

Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,444 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 27,961 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 21,225 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 21,225 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 15,731 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 15,731 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,969 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
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BU08 NOH 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 76.2%.

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 BU08 NOH, 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 BU08 NOH registered?

BU08 NOH is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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