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HLZ 6779

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1364cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests30 (26 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

18,604 mi
Last recorded18,604 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLZ 6779
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,364cc

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MOT History

26 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 18,604 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 18,602 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 48,566 miles

Centre rear high level lamp lens slightly insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2024 16,920 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 16,920 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner wall 205/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2024 46,913 miles

Suspension bushes slightly perishing

Pass 26 Oct 2023 14,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 43,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension bushes perishing, deteriorating (front & rear)

Pass 18 Oct 2022 13,393 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Pass 25 Jul 2022 42,145 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 12,251 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 12,251 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall 205/45/17. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 38,319 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 11,559 miles

Front Wipers smearing.

Nearside Front Washer not pumping liquid.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wall has slight cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 30,086 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 27,745 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 10,692 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner wall has cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 25,310 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 9,545 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 24,238 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 8,293 miles

Front Wipers blades smearing.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre edge slightly worn.

Pass 5 Dec 2016 23,283 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 23,281 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 7,480 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 7,480 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 23,275 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 6,489 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 5,161 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 4,211 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 2,833 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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HLZ 6779 is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,364cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HLZ 6779, 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 HLZ 6779 registered?

HLZ 6779 is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is HLZ 6779 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HLZ 6779 shows 30 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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