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BD08 EJE

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,650 mi
Last recorded123,650 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 EJE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 123,650 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil leaks

Fail 2 Mar 2022 123,650 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 115,140 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 115,132 miles

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))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,580 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2020 109,633 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 109,584 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 92,208 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 92,112 miles

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))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 73,602 miles

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.

Pass 16 May 2016 57,986 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2015 41,020 miles

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)

Pass 13 May 2014 37,670 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 33,914 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 27,560 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 20,487 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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