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550 JNY

2008 BMW 118

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

85,558 mi
Last recorded85,558 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration550 JNY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 85,558 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,794 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 78,452 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 75,704 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 71,645 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 71,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 67,750 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 65,193 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,295 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,195 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 49,137 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,447 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 35,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,728 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 24,393 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 19,510 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 13,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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550 JNY is a 2008 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 550 JNY, 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 550 JNY registered?

550 JNY is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is 550 JNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 550 JNY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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