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BD08 VPJ

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

165,106 mi
Last recorded165,106 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VPJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 165,106 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear just legal and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 159,206 miles

front arm bushes deteriorating , allowing movment

park brake 18%

rear brakes worn

rear tyres worn

suspension damping deteriorating

Pass 10 Nov 2021 158,055 miles

park brake 17%

suspension damping deteriorating

Fail 10 Nov 2021 158,055 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

park brake 17%

suspension damping deteriorating

Pass 12 Oct 2020 154,568 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 149,903 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 144,446 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 134,882 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 134,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 106,288 miles

Both front tyre treads getting low

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,002 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 96,002 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 85,172 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 74,323 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 63,902 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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BD08 VPJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BD08 VPJ, 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 VPJ registered?

BD08 VPJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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