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B17 MKJ

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

70,960 mi
Last recorded70,960 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB17 MKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 70,960 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,589 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 65,631 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 63,480 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2022 62,008 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 60,923 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 60,182 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 57,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 53,409 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 53,409 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 50,291 miles

engine cover & undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2016 47,508 miles

engine cover & under trays fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 43,788 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 39,663 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 34,964 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 34,947 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 29,034 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 25,983 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)

offside front fog light lens broken

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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B17 MKJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B17 MKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B17 MKJ registered?

B17 MKJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is B17 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B17 MKJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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