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BL08 JVP

2008 BMW 118

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,579 mi
Last recorded76,579 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 JVP
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 76,579 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 66,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear diff mounting

Pass 4 May 2021 58,360 miles

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

engine & under body panels fitted

Fail 4 May 2021 58,360 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 22 May 2020 54,267 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,878 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2018 38,582 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 36,730 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,083 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 33,449 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 31,179 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 27,754 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 24,118 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 16,609 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 JVP is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BL08 JVP, 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 BL08 JVP registered?

BL08 JVP is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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