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CA57 MFV

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

162,328 mi
Last recorded162,328 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 MFV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 162,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 155,212 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 155,212 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 145,465 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 137,758 miles

Both front brake hoses split cracked and perished

Nearside rear upper small suspension arm bushes deteriorated and split

Offside rear upper small suspension arm bushes deteriorated split and worn

Rear differential damp with oil

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 130,680 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

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

TPMS light on

Pass 5 Feb 2019 116,421 miles

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 104,664 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 87,110 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 71,435 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2016 71,435 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,744 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,073 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 57,044 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,557 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 42,467 miles

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

no reading smoke test

Pass 22 Feb 2011 36,190 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 34,535 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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CA57 MFV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CA57 MFV, 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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CA57 MFV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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