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CA08 GUU

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2023
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

137,382 mi
Last recorded137,382 miles
Recorded on6 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 6 May 2022 137,382 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2021 127,585 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 122,632 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 117,646 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 104,944 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 85,985 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 72,955 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside rear handbrake lower efficiency

Pass 13 Jul 2015 66,798 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 52,608 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 40,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 30,876 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,388 miles

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

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 GUU is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CA08 GUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA08 GUU registered?

CA08 GUU is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is CA08 GUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 GUU shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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