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BF08 WJX

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,230 mi
Last recorded129,230 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 WJX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 129,230 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2021 129,230 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2020 128,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 123,193 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 115,087 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 109,880 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 109,880 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 97,431 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 97,431 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 84,083 miles

both front/rear tyres starting to wear,ok at test.

Pass 13 Jan 2015 65,337 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 58,320 miles

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

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

dammage to nearside front of vehicle

rattle when driving vehicle on the ramp unable to find play in suspention or steering in my opinion further investigation recommended due to dammage on vehicle

undertrays in poor condition

Fail 6 Mar 2014 58,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

dammage to nearside front of vehicle

rattle when driving vehicle on the ramp unable to find play in suspention or steering in my opinion further investigation recommended due to dammage on vehicle

undertrays in poor condition

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,978 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,356 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 21,029 miles

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)

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 WJX is a 2008 BMW 118 in White 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 BF08 WJX, 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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BF08 WJX is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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