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BF08 JZM

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,832 mi
Last recorded98,832 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 JZM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 98,832 miles

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting/cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 98,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Over 1/4 of the inner sidewall is bulged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Splitting/cracked (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 91,474 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undercovers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2025 91,413 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

undercovers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2024 84,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

undercovers fitted

Fail 29 Jan 2024 83,903 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

undercovers fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2023 75,331 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 70,582 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 70,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 66,159 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 60,970 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 55,316 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,134 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 44,129 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 23,595 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2017 23,592 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 21,676 miles

Service reminder illuminated

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2014 18,514 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 16,389 miles

all four tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 13,809 miles

front and rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 17 Feb 2011 11,532 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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BF08 JZM is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BF08 JZM, 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 BF08 JZM registered?

BF08 JZM is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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