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CA08 TVV

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

125,001 mi
Last recorded125,001 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 TVV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 125,001 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 112,626 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 102,441 miles

Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower both rose bushes very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 90,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH UNEVENLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 90,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH UNEVENLY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 78,903 miles

Rear shocker damp

front brake flexys cracking

rear propshaftrubber cracking

Fail 7 Jun 2017 78,903 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Rear shocker damp

front brake flexys cracking

rear propshaftrubber cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2016 66,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,712 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,910 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 37,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 28,629 miles

front pads worn

front tyres worn on outer edges

osr tyre worn

rear pads worn

Pass 20 Jun 2011 19,576 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 TVV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TVV, 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 TVV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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