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BV08 GXN

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

113,121 mi
Last recorded113,121 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 GXN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 113,121 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 110,984 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 100,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe corroded (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns and os rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Dec 2016 100,800 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi leaking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle missing (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Engine cover fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 89,026 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,189 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 86,189 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 74,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn to limit

Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,429 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 57,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 45,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 30,636 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 30,636 miles

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

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

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 GXN is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BV08 GXN, 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 BV08 GXN registered?

BV08 GXN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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