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BJ58 LFN

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,319 mi
Last recorded179,319 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 LFN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 179,319 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 31 Mar 2023 179,319 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 29 Mar 2022 165,198 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 165,198 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

reversing lamp/s not working

Pass 11 Mar 2021 146,567 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 139,000 miles

Both front tyres wearing the outer edges

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear diff moist

Rear prop shaft donut perished and split

Pass 12 Mar 2019 120,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 94,779 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 76,851 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 76,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 70,964 miles

exhaust fitment after DPF loosely fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2014 66,928 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,320 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 49,317 miles

under covers fitted full inspection restricted

Pass 9 Oct 2012 48,915 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 35,530 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 LFN is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black 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 LFN, 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 LFN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 22 October 2008.

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