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CE58 KLF

2008 BMW 118

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,705 mi
Last recorded181,705 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 181,705 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 176,538 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

body covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Oct 2023 173,342 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 3 Oct 2023 173,334 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated insecure mounting clip missing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

body and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Oct 2022 170,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective misting (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres tread below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 167,288 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 167,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 161,382 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2020 161,365 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 153,575 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 148,605 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 148,371 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 143,283 miles

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)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 137,745 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing inner bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 130,178 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,426 miles

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

slight movement/play at o/s/r lower outer hub bush/joint

Pass 16 Sep 2013 90,930 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 68,380 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,086 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the inner and outer edges and have a center tread depth of 4mm

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 KLF is a 2008 BMW 118 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KLF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE58 KLF registered?

CE58 KLF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is CE58 KLF safe to buy?

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