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CE58 ZTJ

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,472 mi
Last recorded143,472 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 143,472 miles

195/55/16 tyres on front and 205/55/16 on rear

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge and bald on outer edge

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

slight play in both rear suspension lower hub bushes

slight play in both rear suspension upper arm inner bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2016 136,780 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread and bald on inner edge down to secondary rubber(strong advise)

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

rear brake discs worn and pads very low

slight play in nearside rear lower suspension arm outer bush

slight play in offside rear upper suspension arm inner bush

stonechips in front screen

very slight play in offside rear lower suspension arm outer bush

Pass 29 Oct 2015 128,732 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 128,731 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 122,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 122,662 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 116,087 miles

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricted views

Tyres ; both front tread balding on outer edge , recommend front wheel alignment check / adjust

Pass 29 Oct 2012 106,849 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 106,848 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 95,652 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 95,652 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZTJ is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

CE58 ZTJ is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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