MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by turbo (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3ml (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf tyres watering unevenly advise tracking check
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by turbo (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3ml (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated slight (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nsf tyres watering unevenly advise tracking check
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi burst (7.1.2)
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on edges
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres wearing on edges
brake pad warning light on
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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BL08 OJY is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 OJY, 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 OJY is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 25 July 2008.
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