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BJ58 RKN

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,582 mi
Last recorded117,582 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 RKN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 117,582 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 117,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 110,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 106,379 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 106,379 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 98,124 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 98,079 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,077 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine And Under Body Cover Fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2020 94,068 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre Pressure Light On

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,953 miles

Engine And Under Body Covers Fitted

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Radius Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre Pressure Warning Light Illuminated

Pass 20 Aug 2018 86,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 85,091 miles

Child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,781 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Fail 30 Jan 2017 81,781 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Under trays fitted not allowing the full inspection of some components

Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

engine bay and under body covers

Fail 4 Dec 2015 75,998 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine bay and under body covers

Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wipers slighty worn

Pass 4 Dec 2012 64,409 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing close to tread wear indicators

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 1 Dec 2011 49,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 49,497 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 RKN is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RKN, 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 RKN registered?

BJ58 RKN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 6 December 2008.

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