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BF08 JZP

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

173,408 mi
Last recorded173,408 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 173,408 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 173,116 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 164,859 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2024 154,284 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2024 153,393 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 137,666 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 137,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 118,806 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 107,791 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 102,498 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 102,196 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 92,950 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 92,392 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,049 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 30,419 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 29 Sep 2010 24,260 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 24,260 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 (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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BF08 JZP is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JZP, 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 BF08 JZP registered?

BF08 JZP is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 JZP shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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