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CE58 HJJ

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,630 mi
Last recorded137,630 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 HJJ
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 137,630 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive residue still visible (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 137,592 miles

Nearside Rear Additional braking device mounting insecure and functionality of device affected brake retaining clip missing (1.1.19 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Additional braking device mounting insecure osr brake retaining clip incorrectly fitted (1.1.19 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front brake hoses deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

osr brake wear sensor damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2019 131,108 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 131,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 124,317 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 119,718 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 115,533 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 111,323 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 104,989 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,291 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 93,775 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,721 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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CE58 HJJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE58 HJJ, 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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CE58 HJJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 4 September 2008.

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