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BL08 OJY

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,607 mi
Last recorded149,607 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OJY
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2020 149,607 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 149,607 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2019 140,512 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 140,512 miles

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))

Pass 4 May 2018 123,487 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 123,487 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2017 107,840 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 88,402 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 88,402 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi burst (7.1.2)

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2014 63,572 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 63,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 51,734 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 36,434 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2012 36,434 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 26,081 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 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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