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CA08 NPZ

2008 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

140,883 mi
Last recorded140,883 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 NPZ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 140,883 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2025 140,883 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE @2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 136,466 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 133,854 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 130,808 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 127,900 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 126,205 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 118,936 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 110,874 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 101,181 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2017 101,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 86,085 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Front under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 73,031 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 53,331 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,581 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,056 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 20,425 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 NPZ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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