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C10 RLF

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,870 mi
Last recorded73,870 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,870 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 73,435 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 72,853 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,244 miles

flexi section of exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2022 68,994 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 67,138 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 66,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,130 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 64,837 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 63,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 61,859 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 59,435 miles

front exhaust flexi damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2015 59,435 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

front exhaust flexi damaged

Pass 7 Mar 2014 52,798 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,244 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,827 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 33,827 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Mar 2011 25,945 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 RLF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 C10 RLF, 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 C10 RLF registered?

C10 RLF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is C10 RLF safe to buy?

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