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SJ58 VMK

2008 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,403 mi
Last recorded103,403 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 31889,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ58 VMK
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 103,403 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 96,674 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2022 94,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

nearside rear handbrake just passed advice attention

rear suspension mounting brackets rusting

Pass 25 Nov 2021 91,830 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2021 91,815 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 87,292 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible slightly damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower back arm very slightly play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn outer shoulder (225/40/18). (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 87,287 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Pedal sinking. (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Bulb semi burn. (4.1.2 (c))

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

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible slightly damaged. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower back arm very slightly play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn outer shoulder (225/40/18). (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 83,971 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S/R PADS AND DISCS WORN

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 83,412 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 78,750 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 74,825 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 70,175 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 63,358 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 63,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2014 58,184 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Jan 2014 58,184 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 53,640 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 52,640 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Aug 2011 44,916 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 44,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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SJ58 VMK is a 2008 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 89,030 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ58 VMK is a 2008 BMW 318, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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