MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
engine oil leaks
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
engine oil leaks
Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Advanced wear/play in n.s.r suspension top arm inner bush
Engine oil low
Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides light cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front number plate damaged
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak from engine,only just passed test,recommend a repair
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear number plate becoming insecure
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Advanced wear/play in n.s.r suspension top arm inner bush
Engine oil low
Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides light cracks (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front number plate damaged
N,s.r jacking block missing
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak from engine,only just passed test,recommend a repair
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear number plate becoming insecure
Front number plate damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Front number plate damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
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))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
tyre pressure monitoring system lamp indicates a fault.
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD08 EJE is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BD08 EJE, 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 BD08 EJE registered?
BD08 EJE is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 15 May 2008.
Is BD08 EJE safe to buy?
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