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BJ58 LGK

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

105,000 mi
Last recorded105,000 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 105,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 100,753 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 94,047 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 90,691 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 89,269 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,399 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 86,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2019 78,598 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 78,598 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 75,963 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 71,186 miles

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)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 66,393 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 58,960 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 57,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 52,559 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,440 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 LGK 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 LGK, 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 LGK registered?

BJ58 LGK is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 16 October 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 LGK shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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