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C10 FDS

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,246 mi
Last recorded75,246 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 FDS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 75,246 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 74,513 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 73,718 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 73,098 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 72,678 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 71,751 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 71,622 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 68,921 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 68,920 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust system insecure Front flexible joint sheared. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 64,153 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 64,153 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 59,062 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 53,467 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,790 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 47,790 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,611 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 38,083 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2013 34,811 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,391 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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C10 FDS is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C10 FDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C10 FDS registered?

C10 FDS is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 24 May 2008.

Is C10 FDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C10 FDS shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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