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2008 BMW 118

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

70,183 mi
Last recorded70,183 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration900 LBJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated but secure

Pass 10 Sep 2024 61,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2023 52,445 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,828 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 43,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 35,807 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 29,308 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 25,234 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 24,005 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 20,901 miles

extensive engine, sill and underbody covers fitted

front tyre wear offside @3mm, nearside @3.5/4mm ( limit 1.6mm )

rear tyre wear offside @3mm, nearside @2mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Pass 20 Sep 2016 19,165 miles

nearside rear tyre edge wear and general wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

offside front tyre edge wear and general wear @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

offside rear tyre edge wear and general wear @3/3.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Pass 25 Sep 2015 16,520 miles

nearside rear tyre wear @2.5mm ( limit 1.6mm )

Fail 25 Sep 2014 13,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine. sills and underbody.

front tyres have edge wear suggest front to rear swop.

Pass 25 Sep 2014 13,957 miles

extensive plastic covers fitted at engine. sills and underbody.

front tyres have edge wear suggest front to rear swop.

Pass 23 Sep 2013 11,162 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,287 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 7,505 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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900 LBJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 900 LBJ, 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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900 LBJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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