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CE08 WWX

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,708 mi
Last recorded164,708 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 WWX
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 164,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flex section. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 205/55R16 91W (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 158,467 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge. 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 153,062 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on outer edge. 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 143,111 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 143,105 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 133,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Feb 2018 133,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 123,487 miles

exaust - flexi joint worn causing the exaust to be loose

Fail 20 Feb 2017 123,487 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

exaust - flexi joint worn causing the exaust to be loose

Pass 2 Mar 2016 111,343 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 111,139 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,731 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2014 84,097 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 71,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 20 Feb 2012 55,536 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 41,742 miles

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

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

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

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 WWX is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WWX, 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 WWX registered?

CE08 WWX is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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