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CE08 AXO

2008 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,946 mi
Last recorded108,946 miles
Recorded on8 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE08 AXO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2024 108,946 miles

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

covers fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2024 108,946 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2023 112,365 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 112,365 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,423 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 90,136 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 14 Jun 2021 90,136 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

tyre pressure warning light on

Offside Front track rod end securing bolt insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2020 83,595 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 77,486 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 77,485 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 77,077 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 72,748 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 72,748 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 66,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 61,976 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 61,976 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front exhaust clamp corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 55,973 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,304 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,733 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 44,609 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 37,355 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,974 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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CE08 AXO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green 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 CE08 AXO, 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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CE08 AXO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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