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BU08 POH

2008 BMW 118

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

108,620 mi
Last recorded108,620 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 POH
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2018 108,620 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 89,223 miles

Offside Front inner lower ball joint slight play

Offside Rear upper suspension arm inner bush slight play

mild blow front pipe flexi of exhaust

smoke test too low to detect

Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 39,675 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 33,020 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 25,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 POH is a 2008 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 POH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU08 POH?

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What year was BU08 POH registered?

BU08 POH is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is BU08 POH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 POH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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