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CE58 UMS

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

113,022 mi
Last recorded113,022 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 UMS
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 113,022 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,391 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 106,369 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe / cradle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 102,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 100,708 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner /outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 97,814 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2019 97,803 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 92,985 miles

Both rear inner sills rusty.

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges.

Brake wear light on and warning sensor wires cut at nearside front sensor.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip near A pillar. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bearing bush at bottom of hub to spring retaining arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brake efforts low particularly offside. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe very rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight play in both rear shock absorber top mountings.

Fail 16 Nov 2018 92,985 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Bonnet was very difficult to open but now does not latch securely shut. (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing Buckle for seat belt missing, possibly under seat but tools required to remove seat to check. (7.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Screenwash empty. (3.5 (a))

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges.

Brake wear light on and warning sensor wires cut at nearside front sensor.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip near A pillar. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bearing bush at bottom of hub to spring retaining arm has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Rear brake efforts low particularly offside. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear subframe very rusty. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Slight play in both rear shock absorber top mountings.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 89,059 miles

Rear screen washer not working.

Rear subframe has surface corrosion.

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes to flexible hoses. Both. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber flexible hose perishing. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber flexible hose perishing. (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 89,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Both rear tyres out of shape on inner edges.

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear brake pipes to flexible hoses. Both. (3.6.B.2c)

Handbrake warning light on dash staying on.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber flexible hose perishing. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber flexible hose perishing. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear screen washer not working.

Rear subframe has surface corrosion.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 85,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pad warning light on

full plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 79,377 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 74,413 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 68,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2012 64,531 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)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 52,075 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)

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 UMS is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 UMS, 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 UMS is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 17 October 2008.

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