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E9 XEJ

2008 BMW 2 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests51 (41 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate80.4%

Mileage

87,092 mi
Last recorded87,092 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 XEJ
MakeBMW
Model2 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

41 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 87,092 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2025 117,670 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 103,650 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 84,511 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2024 114,433 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 95,749 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 95,491 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring heavily deteriorated (4.11 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure lower track control arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 75,578 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 108,670 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 92,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 62,297 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 98,521 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 53,392 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 90,596 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 90,931 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 85,844 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring the view of components

Pass 15 Dec 2020 41,524 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 41,524 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 87,448 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 31,347 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 79,186 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2019 79,105 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 May 2019 83,360 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 76,700 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 20,841 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 71,800 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint mounted in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint mounted in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing has corrosion.

Fail 20 May 2018 71,779 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint mounted in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play Ball joint mounted in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing has corrosion.

Pass 7 Jul 2017 9,666 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 73,969 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Jun 2017 73,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 May 2017 58,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front jacking block missing

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

under tray fitted front to rear

Pass 22 Jun 2016 71,290 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 50,532 miles

stone chip to the windscreen in zone b/drivers side

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,255 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 47,482 miles

engine oil leaks

stone chip to windscreen in zone b

Pass 26 Apr 2014 41,491 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 54,522 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 41,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 54,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jun 2013 51,469 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 37,091 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 46,215 miles

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

all tyres have splits on inside

Pass 3 May 2012 27,886 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 27,877 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2011 25,644 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 25,644 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 36,655 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 33,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 33,104 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 32,340 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 17,841 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 2 Series?

Based on 146,942 MOT tests across 22,508 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
5,955
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
22,508
On UK Roads
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E9 XEJ is a 2008 BMW 2 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 51 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.4%.

The BMW 2 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 2 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E9 XEJ is a 2008 BMW 2 Series, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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