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CA08 UNV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

183,777 mi
Last recorded183,777 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 UNV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 183,777 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 183,775 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

steering heavy in operation

Pass 20 Jul 2024 181,869 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2023 174,111 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Aug 2022 171,823 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light ilumanated.

tyre pressure warning light ilumanated.

Fail 27 Jul 2022 171,783 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Body has an unsafe modification bumper sharp edges. (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end play. (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light ilumanated.

tyre pressure warning light ilumanated.

Pass 24 Jul 2021 167,068 miles

Nearside Front Inner Rack arm has slight play

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

TPW Light on dash

Pass 9 Jul 2020 160,906 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

TPMS warning light on.

Fail 7 Jul 2020 160,906 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

TPMS warning light on.

Pass 6 Aug 2019 157,203 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 151,687 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 149,174 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 129,775 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 129,775 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,040 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 113,523 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 106,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 97,926 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 92,315 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 92,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 78,340 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 77,931 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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CA08 UNV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CA08 UNV, 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.

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What year was CA08 UNV registered?

CA08 UNV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is CA08 UNV safe to buy?

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