MOT Status
ValidMileage
155,918 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front centre arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
covers obscuring some components
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam main beam headlamps operate with front fog lamp switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))
Front fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements operated by the main beam switch (4.5.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s/f jacking point trim block missing
n/s/f pad sensor adift
o/s/r shock slight misting
Offside front worn on outer edge
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BU08 YSJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 BU08 YSJ, 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 BU08 YSJ registered?
BU08 YSJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2008.
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