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BJ58 LCT

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,540 mi
Last recorded104,540 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 LCT
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 104,540 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 94,109 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 86,508 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired clip missing (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 77,109 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear sub-frame front support brackets on both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 69,554 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 64,416 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,667 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 56,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 52,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 46,893 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 46,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 40,916 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 35,006 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 29,476 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,630 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 10 Dec 2011 18,006 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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BJ58 LCT is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ58 LCT, 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 BJ58 LCT registered?

BJ58 LCT is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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