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CE08 AYN

2008 BMW 118

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,583 mi
Last recorded119,583 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AYN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2024 119,583 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All bushes badly deteriorated but no excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 114,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 108,190 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray broken and loose

Fail 5 Aug 2022 108,169 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

General surface rust on suspension and chassis

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray broken and loose

Pass 8 Apr 2021 101,786 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect leaking and reduced damping effect. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 96,437 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 96,437 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 29 Oct 2018 89,374 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,859 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,299 miles

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nearside rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 84,938 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,938 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 50,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 41,820 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 33,728 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 27,270 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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CE08 AYN is a 2008 BMW 118 in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CE08 AYN, 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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CE08 AYN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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