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C4 VVC

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

123,348 mi
Last recorded123,348 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 VVC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 123,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 121,118 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 114,456 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 113,965 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 101,582 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

flexi exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2020 85,824 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 85,772 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 67,051 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 54,819 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 54,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 45,936 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 35,959 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 32,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 30,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 27,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,672 miles

all four tyres worn close to the legal limit

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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C4 VVC is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C4 VVC, 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 C4 VVC registered?

C4 VVC is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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