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CA08 BMU

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

200,590 mi
Last recorded200,590 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BMU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 200,590 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2022 200,588 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 192,939 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 184,832 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Offside Rear bump stop split

exhaust flex mesh split

Fail 3 Nov 2020 184,829 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 168,187 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2018 153,700 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2018 167,699 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 137,077 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 120,034 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2016 120,034 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 104,239 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2014 91,837 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 77,757 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 61,381 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,658 miles

both rear tyres worn between 1.6 and 2mm

front tyres worn low on outer edges

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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

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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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