MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
200,590 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear bump stop split
Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear bump stop split
Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
all brake pipes coated in wax
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear bump stop split
Nearside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear bump stop split
Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
all brake pipes coated in wax
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear bump stops split
all tyres slightly perished in tread
exhaust flexi worn and loose
Nearside Rear bump stop split
Offside Rear bump stop split
exhaust flex mesh split
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear bump stop split
Offside Rear bump stop split
exhaust flex mesh split
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear bump stops split
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brakes hose deteriorated
Nearside Front tyre slight perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brakes hose deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear bump stops deteriorated
exhaust flexi deteriorated
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front brakes hose deteriorated
Nearside Front tyre slight perished
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brakes hose deteriorated
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold on inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))
Rear brake discs corroded
Rear bump stops deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear tyre slight perished down tread and slight wear on outer edge
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear tyre slight perished down tread
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear brake discs slightly corroded
large crack in windscreen to nearside of centre coming down from top, but no more than 40mm visible from drivers seat as crack is covered with interior mirror
both rear tyres worn between 1.6 and 2mm
front tyres worn low on outer edges
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CA08 BMU 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 75%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 CA08 BMU, 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 CA08 BMU registered?
CA08 BMU is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 28 May 2008.
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