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CE08 PFJ

2008 BMW 118

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,997 mi
Last recorded94,997 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 PFJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 94,997 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 88,846 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 88,846 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 85,503 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 83,189 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 80,922 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 79,229 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,703 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 76,104 miles

front pads close to wear indicator where discs are worn

Pass 12 Jul 2018 74,003 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 65,862 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jul 2017 65,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 53,409 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,241 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 35,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 29,918 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 23,191 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 17,056 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 PFJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CE08 PFJ, 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

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What year was CE08 PFJ registered?

CE08 PFJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 21 March 2008.

Is CE08 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE08 PFJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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