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CA08 BNN

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

179,888 mi
Last recorded179,888 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BNN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 179,888 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 179,101 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 179,059 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension components generally corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2021 175,050 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 168,550 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 161,357 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 161,357 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 151,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside/nearside front+rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside/nearside front+rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 151,133 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2016 138,630 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2015 127,370 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 127,370 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,968 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 119,369 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jul 2014 119,369 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2013 111,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 103,934 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,172 miles

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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CA08 BNN is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BNN, 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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CA08 BNN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 3 June 2008.

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