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CA08 VCT

2008 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,127 mi
Last recorded98,127 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 98,127 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit no limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 92,128 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 88,846 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 88,814 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel bolt(s) missing one wheel stud per wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 86,702 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,441 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 60,086 miles

Both offside rubber jacking points missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS NOT A RUNFLAT TYRE. VEHICLE ORIGANALY FITTED WITH RUNFLAT TYRES.

Fail 25 Sep 2013 60,086 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Both front tyres are non runflat tyres. vehicle originaly fitted with runflat tyres

Both offside rubber jacking points missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,065 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,424 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges on 2mm

brake pad warning wire not connected.light on dash

Pass 4 Jul 2011 35,109 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 VCT is a 2008 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VCT, 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 VCT registered?

CA08 VCT is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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