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BJ58 LCU

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,685 mi
Last recorded130,685 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 LCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 130,685 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 125,010 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2020 125,010 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2019 117,955 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 117,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 107,790 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Sill cover damaged on under side, jacking block moved

Fail 25 May 2018 107,770 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Clamp split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Sill cover damaged on under side, jacking block moved

Pass 22 May 2017 96,006 miles

n/s/f jacking point damaged

Pass 24 May 2016 83,084 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 70,412 miles

Child seat fitted

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 40,368 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

BOTH FRONT TYRES - wearing on the outter edges

NSR TYRE - has a cut deep enough to reach the chords but is not in excess of the legal requirements

advise handbrake adjustment

Fail 12 Oct 2013 40,321 miles

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

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

All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

BOTH FRONT TYRES - wearing on the outter edges

NSR TYRE - has a cut deep enough to reach the chords but is not in excess of the legal requirements

advise handbrake adjustment

Pass 18 Oct 2012 27,144 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 23,811 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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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BJ58 LCU is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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