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CA08 VCM

2008 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

205,280 mi
Last recorded205,280 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 21 May 2025 205,280 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 199,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 194,843 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 194,843 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Wheel speed senor wiring touching N/S drive shaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle support bracket (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 189,444 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe inc. support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 189,376 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Crack in swept area >40mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe inc. support bars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 184,331 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 175,656 miles

Handbrake warning light on.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 175,650 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Top arm, inner bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake warning light on.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords On inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 159,900 miles

Front Both tyres worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 159,900 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Both tyres worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 144,022 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 127,613 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 127,409 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust insecure (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad warning light is on

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Forward Arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing Rear arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,964 miles

Rear Park brake has imbalance

Pass 14 Nov 2014 92,825 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 92,825 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 76,880 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 62,159 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 57,649 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 57,649 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,742 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 VCM is a 2008 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VCM, 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 VCM is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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