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CW08 SAM

2008 BMW 318

Black Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

92,461 mi
Last recorded92,461 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 31889,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW08 SAM
MakeBMW
Model318
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 92,461 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 91,669 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 90,092 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 87,573 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 84,991 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 81,585 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,978 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,807 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 71,859 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 66,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 61,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,770 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,648 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 33,375 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Mar 2012 29,042 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,704 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 318?

Based on 63,980 MOT tests across 9,842 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
7,634
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
9,842
On UK Roads
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CW08 SAM is a 2008 BMW 318 in Black with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 BMW 318 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 89,030 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The BMW 318 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 318 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CW08 SAM registered?

CW08 SAM is a 2008 BMW 318, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is CW08 SAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW08 SAM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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