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BJ58 PMU

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,836 mi
Last recorded152,836 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 152,836 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 152,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 152,739 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake pads low

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 125,468 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 107,925 miles

Front both tyres stepped, worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2015 82,042 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 65,650 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 22 Feb 2013 46,141 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 33,887 miles

front brakes approx 4mm

Fail 18 Oct 2011 33,887 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brakes approx 4mm

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 PMU is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PMU, 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 PMU registered?

BJ58 PMU is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 8 December 2008.

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