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BV08 BAA

2008 BMW 118

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

100,918 mi
Last recorded100,918 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 BAA
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 100,918 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 93,970 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 93,968 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 83,633 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 73,538 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 63,849 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,275 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 54,986 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 48,820 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 48,816 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2018 41,771 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 39,103 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 17 Feb 2016 35,650 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 32,795 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 30,135 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 21,793 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 16,743 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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BV08 BAA is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BV08 BAA, 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

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What year was BV08 BAA registered?

BV08 BAA is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is BV08 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 BAA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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