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BE54 JUE

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

91,233 mi
Last recorded91,233 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBE54 JUE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2022 91,233 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 89,829 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 89,825 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 88,623 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 72,517 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,914 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 26 Jan 2017 55,034 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 47,663 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 45,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2015 45,991 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

front pads very low

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,080 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 30,586 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 23,319 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,753 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BE54 JUE is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BE54 JUE, 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 BE54 JUE registered?

BE54 JUE is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is BE54 JUE safe to buy?

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