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CF08 KGN

2008 BMW 118

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,378 mi
Last recorded133,378 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF08 KGN
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 133,378 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear upper track arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear upper track arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 121,269 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2025 121,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 107,971 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 107,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,205 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 89,793 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 87,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 86,462 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 83,592 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 80,232 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 76,820 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 71,611 miles

Diesel particulate filter flexible joint broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 65,298 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,413 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 51,437 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 42,552 miles

Exhaust clamp broken (front)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,712 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 32,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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CF08 KGN is a 2008 BMW 118 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 CF08 KGN, 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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CF08 KGN is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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