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CK08 DYM

2008 BMW 118

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,846 mi
Last recorded146,846 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 DYM
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 146,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 136,815 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2023 136,637 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users leaking antifreeze (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 2 mm and worn close to cords inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn inner and perished tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail in Tyre and cracking tread area ()

Pass 30 May 2022 123,830 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 118,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Unions to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Perishing (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 116,011 miles
Fail 15 May 2020 116,011 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2019 107,693 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 107,693 miles

Exhaust system insecure flexible section broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 98,717 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 84,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 20 May 2016 69,983 miles

both rear tyre treads close to legal limit

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

low emissions no readings recorded

x 2 child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Fail 19 May 2016 69,847 miles

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

both rear tyre treads close to legal limit

engine cover and undertray fitted some items not seen

low emissions no readings recorded

x 2 child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Pass 22 May 2015 58,861 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 54,415 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 50,508 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 48,762 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 44,382 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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CK08 DYM is a 2008 BMW 118 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CK08 DYM, 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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CK08 DYM is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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