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VN08 XYD

2008 BMW 318

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,266 mi
Last recorded161,266 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 31889,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 XYD
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2021 161,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 147,032 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 147,032 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 143,687 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 139,499 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 134,898 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 129,108 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 129,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 118,307 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 113,870 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 97,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 97,687 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 85,779 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,229 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 74,102 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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VN08 XYD is a 2008 BMW 318 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 89,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN08 XYD is a 2008 BMW 318, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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