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BJ58 RGO

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,492 mi
Last recorded129,492 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2022 129,492 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem perished (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 121,138 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Mar 2020 111,551 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 104,289 miles

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))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 101,371 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 101,338 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 92,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 83,559 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,974 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 75,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 68,017 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 68,017 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 58,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,779 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 37,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 37,660 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 RGO 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 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 RGO, 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 RGO registered?

BJ58 RGO is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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