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CA08 XEX

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,146 mi
Last recorded118,146 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XEX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 118,146 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear parking brake low effiecency

Pass 25 Mar 2020 103,634 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2020 103,628 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 97,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,245 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 85,530 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 85,530 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 80,046 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 70,188 miles

n/s/front tyre slight cut on inner wall.

Pass 3 Jul 2014 60,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

high level brake light broken but not showing white light.

Fail 1 Jul 2014 60,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

high level brake light broken but not showing white light.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge nearing showing cord.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,974 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 40,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2011 32,592 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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CA08 XEX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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