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CA08 VDD

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,806 mi
Last recorded159,806 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VDD
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 159,806 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Nov 2020 159,806 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Oct 2019 153,390 miles

Emissions too clean to test

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Oct 2019 153,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too clean to test

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2018 145,025 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 7 Oct 2017 135,906 miles

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Oct 2016 126,421 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 118,894 miles

Front dics worn

Rear discs worn

Fail 19 Oct 2015 118,894 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front dics worn

Rear discs worn

Pass 17 Oct 2014 109,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Oct 2012 95,358 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 88,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 82,855 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 VDD is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VDD, 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 VDD is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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