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BXZ 2647

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

152,306 mi
Last recorded152,306 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBXZ 2647
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2024 152,306 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 152,300 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. back wont go forward (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 145,165 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 127,708 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

vehicle fitted with under trays front to rear

Pass 23 Dec 2021 117,916 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 110,217 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 106,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 93,931 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material signs of corrosion to n/s/f and both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

handbrake effort on limit

perishing to fuel cap seal

Pass 29 Jul 2017 73,913 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2017 73,913 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre - inner edge worn

Pass 26 Jul 2016 60,193 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 48,322 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 31,401 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 25,395 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 18,652 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 18,648 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 12,118 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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BXZ 2647 is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BXZ 2647, 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 BXZ 2647 registered?

BXZ 2647 is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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