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BL08 EJX

2008 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,029 mi
Last recorded48,029 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 EJX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 48,029 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 48,029 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 45,761 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 44,472 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 43,486 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 42,561 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 42,815 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 42,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 41,056 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 38,401 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Offside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Fail 6 Sep 2018 38,401 miles

Nearside Front Nearside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Offside Front Offside front brake flexi hose slightly deteriorated.

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 36,311 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front brake hose slightly cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 34,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 34,094 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 29,173 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 23,382 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 23,382 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 17,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 11,839 miles

NSf tyre slight cut

Pass 20 Sep 2012 11,829 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 11,615 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,510 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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BL08 EJX is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BL08 EJX, 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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BL08 EJX is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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