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C2 ONG

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

107,371 mi
Last recorded107,371 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 ONG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 107,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 101,911 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 96,212 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe coating swollen due to water to retention

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 90,393 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 90,277 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 83,480 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,817 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 63,894 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2019 63,894 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted when lock to lock fouling other parts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 58,555 miles

Offside Front tyre damage to inner wall

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limits time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 53,735 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,629 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 49,629 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,892 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 40,081 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 36,676 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 32,749 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 26,342 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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C2 ONG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C2 ONG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C2 ONG registered?

C2 ONG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is C2 ONG safe to buy?

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