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BL08 JWM

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

198,067 mi
Last recorded198,067 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 JWM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2023 198,067 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring the view ot testable items

Pass 25 Nov 2022 184,713 miles

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

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

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

under-body has general surface corrosion REAR

Pass 29 Nov 2021 170,046 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear subframe area has surface rust

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 26 Nov 2020 149,989 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 136,074 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit, front lower arms slight play in pin bush

Fail 27 Nov 2019 136,073 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre close to limit, front lower arms slight play in pin bush

Pass 27 Nov 2018 116,981 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 112,112 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 112,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 107,955 miles

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

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)

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

exhaust flexi joint failed ands blowing slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2016 94,132 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 81,868 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 81,868 miles

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,026 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 49,476 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 36,384 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 28,176 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 JWM is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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