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C14 FOW

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2021
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

160,647 mi
Last recorded160,647 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC14 FOW
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 31 Oct 2020 160,647 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 157,305 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 157,252 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 154,091 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 147,686 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 133,086 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 123,746 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 105,726 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2012 99,163 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front reg plate delaminated

Nearside front brake sticking slightly

Offside rear parking brake did not lock

Pass 16 May 2011 75,692 miles

Emissions levels too low to register on the gas analyser

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

boot liner trim fitted preventing a full inspection of the rear suspension upper mounts

both front tyres wearing on both edges

engine undertray fitted

front and rear brake discs wearing

nearside rear rubber jacking block missing

plastic engine covers fitted preventing a full inspection of the under bonnet fuel and brake lines

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted over the majority of the vehicle underside preventing a full inspection of the front to rear fuel and brake lines

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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C14 FOW is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C14 FOW, 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 C14 FOW registered?

C14 FOW is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is C14 FOW safe to buy?

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