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CE58 HVF

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

121,328 mi
Last recorded121,328 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 HVF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 121,328 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 121,328 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 116,836 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 29 Jan 2021 116,836 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2019 113,281 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2019 113,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 104,612 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 95,420 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 87,706 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 83,608 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 74,527 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 74,526 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 64,145 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 19 Nov 2012 44,046 miles

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

advise offside front tyre is showing signs of ageing

Fail 16 Nov 2012 44,046 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

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

advise offside front tyre is showing signs of ageing

Pass 25 Aug 2011 29,566 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 HVF is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE58 HVF, 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 CE58 HVF registered?

CE58 HVF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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