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CA08 NRO

2008 BMW 118

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,110 mi
Last recorded113,110 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 NRO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 113,110 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2026 113,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2025 109,379 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 109,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 104,075 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 103,869 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both (4.1.4 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 95,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 88,630 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2022 88,273 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 84,191 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2021 84,028 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 79,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2019 75,005 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 72,703 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,598 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 54,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 47,304 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 38,681 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 37,187 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 27,142 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 27,142 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 14,783 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 7,890 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 NRO is a 2008 BMW 118 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NRO, 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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What year was CA08 NRO registered?

CA08 NRO is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is CA08 NRO safe to buy?

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