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B9 CHX

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,673 mi
Last recorded137,673 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 CHX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 137,673 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 137,671 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 125,433 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 120,571 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,116 miles

exhaust front flex deteriorated

Fail 12 Sep 2022 116,116 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front flex deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2021 112,847 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust flexi snapped but still connected

Pass 24 Dec 2019 101,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 93,921 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 93,921 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 79,642 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,612 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn and bald on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2015 50,542 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 34,229 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 17,520 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on outside edge

Fail 5 Nov 2013 16,974 miles

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

n/s/f & o/s/f tyres wearing on outside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2012 11,703 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 7,323 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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B9 CHX is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 B9 CHX, 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 B9 CHX registered?

B9 CHX is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 3 November 2008.

Is B9 CHX safe to buy?

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