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A8 EBJ

2009 BMW 118

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

49,283 mi
Last recorded49,283 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 EBJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 49,283 miles

Offside Rear Compression joints used on brake pipe

both rear tyres bald on inner edgers

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 24 Sep 2024 47,962 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2024 47,960 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 46,749 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 45,321 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 43,674 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 41,618 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 41,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 39,603 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,048 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 34,943 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 32,752 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 29,434 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 25,489 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,233 miles

Advise both rear tyre tread depths are getting low.

Pass 3 Sep 2012 16,438 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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A8 EBJ is a 2009 BMW 118 in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,514 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 A8 EBJ, 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 17 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 EBJ registered?

A8 EBJ is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 16 September 2009.

Is A8 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 EBJ shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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