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BC04 LPC

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,450 mi
Last recorded89,450 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 LPC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2025 89,450 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 81,120 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 76,740 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 74,388 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 71,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 69,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 65,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 61,498 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 23 Nov 2017 58,372 miles

brake wear light on n/s/f sensor broken

Pass 18 Nov 2016 55,510 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 52,301 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Dec 2014 48,603 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,439 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 39,943 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 33,211 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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BC04 LPC is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BC04 LPC, 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 BC04 LPC registered?

BC04 LPC is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 13 November 2008.

Is BC04 LPC safe to buy?

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