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CK08 KNF

2008 BMW 118

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,987 mi
Last recorded112,987 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 11885,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 KNF
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 112,987 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 101,990 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 95,788 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 88,859 miles

both front brake flexis starting to perish

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge advise early replacement

n/s/r tyre balding on inner edge advise early replacement

Fail 19 Nov 2016 88,830 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake flexis starting to perish

long handbrake lever travel

n/s/f tyre bald on outer edge advise early replacement

n/s/r tyre balding on inner edge advise early replacement

Pass 14 Sep 2015 79,927 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 79,927 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 65,075 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres low on edges

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Oct 2013 59,453 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,154 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 36,136 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 36,136 miles

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

Offside 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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CK08 KNF is a 2008 BMW 118 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KNF, 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 KNF registered?

CK08 KNF is a 2008 BMW 118, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is CK08 KNF safe to buy?

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