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BL08 JXE

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,630 mi
Last recorded134,630 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 JXE
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 134,630 miles

Both rear subframe brackets corroded

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 127,457 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 28 Aug 2024 127,409 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 30 Aug 2023 121,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear subframe support bar corroded.

Pass 30 Aug 2022 115,505 miles

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

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

Unable to gain access to rear seat belts (luggage)

Pass 27 Aug 2021 109,256 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 105,046 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 98,958 miles

front and rear brake flexi pipes slightly perished

front and rear brake pads wearing close to sensor

o/s front shock absorber slightly damp

o/s rear suspension arm has slight play in bushes

slight play on o/s front steering rack arm

Fail 31 Aug 2019 98,958 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

front and rear brake flexi pipes slightly perished

front and rear brake pads wearing close to sensor

o/s front shock absorber slightly damp

o/s rear suspension arm has slight play in bushes

slight play on o/s front steering rack arm

Pass 24 Aug 2018 91,887 miles

both front brake discs corroded and inner brake pads wearing low

both front brake flexi pipes slightly perished

little reserve left on hand brake lever

rear brake discs corroded and pads wearing low

small stone chip front screen zone a and b

Fail 24 Aug 2018 91,887 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and inner brake pads wearing low

both front brake flexi pipes slightly perished

little reserve left on hand brake lever

rear brake discs corroded and pads wearing low

small stone chip front screen zone a and b

Pass 29 Aug 2017 85,887 miles

Both front brake discs worn and corroded

Offside rear tyre worn on edge and close to legal limit

Pass 17 Aug 2016 80,111 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 74,066 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,155 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 67,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s front tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 60,538 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 60,536 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 54,696 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 47,630 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BL08 JXE is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JXE, 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 BL08 JXE registered?

BL08 JXE is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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