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CA08 BOF

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,855 mi
Last recorded143,855 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 BOF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 143,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 143,306 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 124,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and some covers fitted obscuring some parts of inspection

Fail 28 Mar 2019 124,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays and some covers fitted obscuring some parts of inspection

Pass 5 Apr 2018 118,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre cut on inner wall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 106,999 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 92,057 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 92,057 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 75,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2014 69,108 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 62,050 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 55,542 miles

O/S/F tyre worn on outer edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 4 May 2011 49,126 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 BOF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BOF, 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 BOF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 19 May 2008.

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