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BD08 WCU

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,322 mi
Last recorded135,322 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 WCU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2023 135,322 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside SIDE RAILING SLIGHTLY DAMAGE

Pass 25 Jan 2022 118,912 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 109,756 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 108,283 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 108,283 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 107,956 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak turbo area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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 Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 17 Jan 2019 99,063 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 98,947 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front of exhaust around manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff leaking output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 92,978 miles

osr reverse light not working

rear screenwash not working

Fail 16 Jan 2018 92,978 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr reverse light not working

rear screenwash not working

Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,581 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 21 Dec 2016 87,382 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 77,675 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 77,675 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 71,038 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 61,445 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 61,445 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 54,694 miles

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges advise

Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,585 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 42,247 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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BD08 WCU is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BD08 WCU, 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 BD08 WCU registered?

BD08 WCU is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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