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BK08 HUJ

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,484 mi
Last recorded151,484 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 HUJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 151,484 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 138,619 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 131,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 123,682 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 116,212 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

top cover under trays sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 116,208 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure front flexi not attached (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

top cover under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2020 108,299 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

top covers under trays sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 101,190 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 101,190 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 95,278 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,665 miles

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil residue under engine

Fail 20 Jul 2017 86,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil residue under engine

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,041 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,603 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 65,120 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 54,457 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 46,156 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)

Fail 16 May 2012 46,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2011 39,537 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 19 May 2010 31,276 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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BK08 HUJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK08 HUJ, 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 BK08 HUJ registered?

BK08 HUJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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