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CA08 NRE

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,209 mi
Last recorded82,209 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 82,209 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 78,977 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Centre exhaust flexi pipe broken but still supported.

Oil leak ()

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 23 Jul 2015 73,787 miles

Both front tyres starting to split/crack.

Centre exhaust broekn but still supported.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2014 64,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn low on tread

Pass 8 Jun 2013 58,652 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 49,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jun 2012 49,175 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2011 33,794 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 35,465 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 16,354 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 NRE is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NRE, 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 NRE registered?

CA08 NRE is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 12 June 2008.

Is CA08 NRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 NRE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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