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CA08 VCP

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

135,853 mi
Last recorded135,853 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 VCP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 135,853 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 127,363 miles

Front flexy brake hoses slightly perished

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper track control arm outer bush perishing deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,226 miles

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Fail 7 Sep 2017 117,226 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake hoses slightly perished

Pass 8 Sep 2016 108,656 miles

both rear tyres on limit

nearside front and both rear shock absorbers damp

offside front tyre near limit

Pass 11 Sep 2015 99,365 miles

handbrake performance slightly down both sides

Fail 1 Sep 2015 99,183 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

handbrake performance slightly down both sides

Pass 12 Aug 2014 91,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs 70% worn

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2013 83,488 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 25 Jul 2013 83,488 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Jul 2012 73,730 miles

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Jul 2012 73,688 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 13 Jul 2011 60,187 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 59,331 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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 VCP is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 VCP, 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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CA08 VCP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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