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CE08 THU

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

158,949 mi
Last recorded158,949 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 THU
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 158,949 miles

Fumes in engine bay, possible injector leak. Removal of engine covers and further investigation recommended

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn and cut in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

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

Rear diff oil leak

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 153,242 miles

smoke test clean

Pass 14 Jun 2023 115,697 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 110,668 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 110,653 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened seriously bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate loose

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 106,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower hub bush slight play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear nsr parking brake slightly lagging in operation adjustment maybe required

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 102,943 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

slight exhaust leak from flexi area

Fail 17 Jun 2020 102,943 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear parking brake lazy

slight exhaust leak from flexi area

Fail 16 Mar 2020 102,878 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose from middle to flexi joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

middle section exhaust fouling underbody

Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,525 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner steering rack joint slight play

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

exhaust flexi joint cracked, exhaust secure

prop shaft rear rubber coupling perishing

Fail 25 Mar 2019 98,525 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner steering rack joint slight play

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

exhaust flexi joint cracked, exhaust secure

prop shaft rear rubber coupling perishing

Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,557 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 93,554 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 83,002 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 72,857 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 62,686 miles

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

edge wear on both front tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2014 53,869 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 44,949 miles

Both fron tyres badly worn on outter edges.

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 35,371 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 28,436 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 THU is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 THU, 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 THU is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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