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BJ58 LFZ

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,745 mi
Last recorded32,745 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 32,745 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 32,745 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 30,112 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,440 miles

nail in offside rear tyre plus 2mm advise

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit 2mm advise

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BJ58 LFZ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LFZ, 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

How do I check the history of BJ58 LFZ?

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What year was BJ58 LFZ registered?

BJ58 LFZ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 21 October 2008.

Is BJ58 LFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ58 LFZ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BJ58 LFZ have outstanding finance?

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