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27 EMJ

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,945 mi
Last recorded136,945 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration27 EMJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 136,945 miles

rear suspension corroded

slight bind o/s/r break

Pass 23 Dec 2024 136,645 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2023 131,640 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 127,092 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 127,090 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 125,261 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 124,854 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 122,453 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 115,757 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear x4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,322 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 109,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,107 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 94,776 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 82,836 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,623 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,814 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,073 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 59,073 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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27 EMJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 27 EMJ, 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 27 EMJ registered?

27 EMJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 17 December 2008.

Is 27 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 27 EMJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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