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CA08 XFD

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,313 mi
Last recorded105,313 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 105,313 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 104,448 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Rear Axle/suspension arms & brake pipes corroded

Service brake binding but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 100,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust flexi starting to split at joint/corroded

Minor stoner chip on windscreen

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside/Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 100,252 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside/Nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Exhaust flexi starting to split at joint/corroded

Minor stoner chip on windscreen

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside/Nearside rear (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside/Nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 97,915 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 97,915 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 94,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle supportive bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 94,341 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength axle supportive bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive axle supportive bracket. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 90,936 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 90,936 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 84,559 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 84,559 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 84,511 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2018 84,511 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 81,387 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 81,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 76,738 miles

Nearside Rear outside tyre sidewall cut but not to cords

Fail 1 Jun 2016 76,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort also n/s/r low (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 70,327 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 57,391 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 57,391 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 43,835 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 38,307 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 28,446 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 16,325 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 XFD is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XFD, 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 XFD is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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