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CH03 DKO

2008 BMW 118

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

57,189 mi
Last recorded57,189 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCH03 DKO
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 57,189 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2025 49,948 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 47,185 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 44,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 40,796 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 40,796 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 36,091 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 35,280 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 35,273 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,326 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 31,132 miles

Rear tyres verying from inside both

Pass 6 Sep 2016 28,041 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 26,083 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 24,850 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,253 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 19,164 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 14,939 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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CH03 DKO is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 CH03 DKO, 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 CH03 DKO registered?

CH03 DKO is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is CH03 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CH03 DKO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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