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CJ58 SUM

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

176,757 mi
Last recorded176,757 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ58 SUM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2024 176,757 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 172,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 171,049 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 170,330 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 159,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre starting to get worn

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all brake hoses covered in grease

play in airbag unit on steering wheel (recommend attention)

Pass 5 Sep 2018 147,589 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm heavily worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 134,051 miles

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)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both the N/S & O/S (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both the N/S & O/S (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 133,756 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn away (4.1.E.1)

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 126,288 miles

Front brake pads getting low

NSF Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And bald on edges, raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush NS+OS (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 103,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake slight binding

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 103,872 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake slight binding

Nearside Front Tyre is low on pressure

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

TPMS warning light illuminated

Pass 6 Sep 2014 81,067 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 63,237 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,216 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,134 miles

Emissions to low to test [this is not a fault]

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Mar 2012 50,134 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Emissions to low to test [this is not a fault]

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 49,564 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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CJ58 SUM 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 82.4%.

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 CJ58 SUM, 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 CJ58 SUM registered?

CJ58 SUM is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 14 November 2008.

Is CJ58 SUM safe to buy?

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