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BU08 OZH

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

140,553 mi
Last recorded140,553 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 OZH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 140,553 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2025 140,553 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 133,319 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 125,582 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 117,591 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 117,538 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 105,977 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 95,162 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 84,835 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe damaged.

Offside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Rear Coil spring slightly corroded.

Under trays fitted on.

Fail 1 Jul 2019 84,835 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing One bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexible pipe damaged.

Offside Front Tyre wearing low.

Offside Rear Coil spring slightly corroded.

Under trays fitted on.

Pass 5 Jul 2018 67,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Front brake disc's worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre just above the limit.

Offside Rear Tyre wearing low.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 19 Jul 2017 54,653 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front. (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust flexible pipe damaged.

Under trays fitted.

Pass 20 May 2016 46,285 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 46,285 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2015 39,173 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge of tread.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 35,198 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 32,068 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,886 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 27,800 miles

smoke meter does not register emissions

Pass 15 Feb 2012 25,911 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,759 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 OZH is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BU08 OZH, 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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BU08 OZH is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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