MOT Status
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189,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides has 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front 205/50/17 non run flats fitted and n/s/r
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front brake discs worn
rear brake discs worn
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres on 3mm
front tyres wearing on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 118?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE08 PGY is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 PGY, 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 PGY is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 4 April 2008.
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