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BJ08 CZG

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,356 mi
Last recorded159,356 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 CZG
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 159,356 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S, O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S, O/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 147,397 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoulored (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2024 147,397 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoulored (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Discolored (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 131,819 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 131,819 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 122,995 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 122,995 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster not working (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 112,243 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 100,476 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 100,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 89,559 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 78,898 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 64,212 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken (flexi to mid section clamp)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 64,212 miles

Front exhaust clamp broken (flexi to mid section clamp)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,209 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 41,516 miles

Front brake pads have worn low

Front washers have poor pressure and spray pattern

Pass 15 Mar 2014 33,913 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges close to limit

windscreen has a crack and a chip

Pass 6 Apr 2013 28,752 miles

Both rear tyres worn on outer edges.Advise Tracking ASAP

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,980 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 21,980 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 15,844 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 CZG is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CZG, 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 BJ08 CZG registered?

BJ08 CZG is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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