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BJ58 UNM

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

72,247 mi
Last recorded72,247 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 72,247 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both slightly perishing (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 69,058 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 65,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 60,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have slight tarnish. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both rear brake discs have some surface corrosion.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 60,399 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both have slight tarnish. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Plastic casing. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both rear brake discs have some surface corrosion.

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 56,876 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres worn outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 54,377 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 54,377 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel stud missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 52,108 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 47,337 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 42,998 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 39,315 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 34,431 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 33,906 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 32,624 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 29,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 25,903 miles

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

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

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

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

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 UNM is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UNM, 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

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What year was BJ58 UNM registered?

BJ58 UNM is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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The MOT history for BJ58 UNM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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