CarVerify

Free Car Check

CA08 ZKJ

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,568 mi
Last recorded156,568 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 ZKJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 156,568 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 149,034 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Sub Frame Corrosion

Fail 24 Aug 2021 149,004 miles

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

Engine Oil Leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Sub Frame Corrosion

Pass 27 Aug 2020 142,822 miles

Front oil leak

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 142,551 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front oil leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 131,905 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 124,233 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Aug 2017 122,278 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 114,543 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 113,762 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 101,958 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Aug 2014 101,958 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre bald on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Aug 2013 94,428 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres worn both edges

Pass 13 Aug 2012 87,614 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 80,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 65,937 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
Full BMW 118 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CA08 ZKJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA08 ZKJ?

You can check the full history of CA08 ZKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CA08 ZKJ registered?

CA08 ZKJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is CA08 ZKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA08 ZKJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CA08 ZKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CA08 ZKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.