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CE08 AZL

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

192,833 mi
Last recorded192,833 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AZL
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2025 192,833 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sat nav and mirror hanging off (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 185,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 179,699 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 166,324 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2021 149,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2020 148,273 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 132,645 miles

parking brake travel

Fail 13 Mar 2019 132,645 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

parking brake travel

Pass 27 Jan 2018 120,340 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 120,340 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 110,629 miles

Exhaust smoke emissions tested but too low to register result on smoke meter

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

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 9 Jan 2017 110,629 miles

Exhaust smoke emissions tested but too low to register result on smoke meter

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

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

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

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

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2016 98,111 miles

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,111 miles

Exhaust smoke emission limits too low to register result on smoke meter

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 90,292 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2014 87,618 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2013 62,839 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to under side of car not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,174 miles

plastic covers fitted to under side of car at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,086 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 AZL is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AZL, 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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What year was CE08 AZL registered?

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

Is CE08 AZL safe to buy?

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