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C19 BEM

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,140 mi
Last recorded171,140 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC19 BEM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 171,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 165,806 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 160,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 155,822 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 152,643 miles

Nearside 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2022 152,643 miles

Nearside 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))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 149,836 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 149,835 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 145,602 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2019 140,047 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 May 2019 140,047 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2018 132,271 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 116,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2016 101,575 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 86,955 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 72,742 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 58,407 miles

Front exhaust clamp fractured

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 May 2012 45,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2011 31,946 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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C19 BEM 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 C19 BEM, 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 C19 BEM registered?

C19 BEM is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is C19 BEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C19 BEM 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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