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BJ08 CYX

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

178,737 mi
Last recorded178,737 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 CYX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 178,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 171,851 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 166,716 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 162,240 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 155,123 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 148,931 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 148,931 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 143,080 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 140,029 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake just met legal requirements

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,502 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front drivers seat belt frayed

Fail 11 Sep 2015 129,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush suspension arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front drivers seat belt frayed

Pass 8 Sep 2014 119,069 miles

front brake disc's worn

Fail 2 Sep 2014 119,036 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

brake warning lamp illuminated

front brake disc's worn

Fail 6 Aug 2013 114,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre,cracking in tread bottoms and tread edge ( run low pressure ??? )

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm min,cracking round walls. ( run low pressure ??? )

strongly advise replacing rear tyres.asap

Pass 6 Aug 2013 114,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre,cracking in tread bottoms and tread edge ( run low pressure ??? )

o/s/r tyre worn to 1.6mm min,cracking round walls. ( run low pressure ??? )

strongly advise replacing rear tyres.asap

Pass 8 Aug 2012 110,462 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 100,861 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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BJ08 CYX is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BJ08 CYX, 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 BJ08 CYX registered?

BJ08 CYX is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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