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CK08 GDV

2008 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

122,671 mi
Last recorded122,671 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 GDV
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 122,671 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2021 122,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 115,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 111,048 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 95,353 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub buish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 95,233 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn hub buish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 90,974 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 88,022 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 82,849 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 82,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 76,838 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 70,402 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 64,249 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 4 May 2012 64,249 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2011 50,666 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 GDV is a 2008 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GDV, 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 CK08 GDV registered?

CK08 GDV is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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