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BV08 LMJ

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,678 mi
Last recorded161,678 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 LMJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 161,678 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 161,669 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 156,532 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 153,510 miles

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

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL 4 RIMS DENTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 4 Apr 2019 153,509 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Road wheel slightly distorted ALL 4 RIMS DENTED (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 4 Apr 2018 141,363 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 132,033 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear rubber prop shaft joint showing wear.

Fail 8 Mar 2017 132,028 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated safety catch is sticking open. (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light is on.

rear rubber prop shaft joint showing wear.

Pass 29 Mar 2016 127,188 miles

Exhaust front flexy joint broken

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 127,188 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine management light on

Exhaust front flexy joint broken

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 119,332 miles

e m light on

Fail 19 Mar 2015 119,332 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

e m light on

Pass 20 Mar 2014 106,544 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 91,137 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 91,137 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 72,522 miles

Rear number plate cracked

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,791 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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BV08 LMJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BV08 LMJ, 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 BV08 LMJ registered?

BV08 LMJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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