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CE58 XUC

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

169,721 mi
Last recorded169,721 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 XUC
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 169,721 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 169,721 miles

Rear Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

under body corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2023 167,663 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osr and nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Jun 2023 167,663 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns and os (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil osr and nsf (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 163,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 163,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 151,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective light slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2021 151,772 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective light slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 143,242 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 143,242 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns and os (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Jun 2020 143,018 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 128,673 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2019 128,673 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 119,526 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 105,358 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 95,520 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,308 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2014 82,258 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2014 82,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,548 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 56,308 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 XUC is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XUC, 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 XUC registered?

CE58 XUC is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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