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CK08 RDU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

86,866 mi
Last recorded86,866 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 RDU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 86,866 miles

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray fitted/ubcc

Pass 20 Jun 2025 86,045 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) coolant leaking

Offside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 84,064 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 82,290 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

coolant leaking

Pass 8 Sep 2022 79,707 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and near sides rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 79,703 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and near sides rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 77,627 miles

Offside Front Inner wheel rim edge damage

Fail 2 Sep 2021 77,588 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough top strut mount seized. lower coil rubber seat has shifted also. (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavy uneven wear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall has a groove from suspectprevious broken spring. advise replace tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner wheel rim edge damage

Pass 26 Aug 2020 74,997 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Warning lights on dash board

Fail 22 Aug 2020 74,954 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Warning lights on dash board

Pass 29 Aug 2019 71,561 miles

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

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

brake wear indicator illuminated

Pass 4 Sep 2018 67,608 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Offside Front Nail in tyre repairable

brake warning lamp on

Fail 4 Sep 2018 67,608 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable

Offside Front Nail in tyre repairable

brake warning lamp on

Pass 1 Sep 2017 64,835 miles

ABS and ESP lights cleared at time of re test

Fail 1 Sep 2017 64,835 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 63,367 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 63,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,037 miles

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

front tyres wearing at inner edges

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Sep 2014 58,974 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 58,955 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,760 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,019 miles

n/s/f inner edge bald

o/s/f inner edge wearing bald

Pass 26 Apr 2011 26,111 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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CK08 RDU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CK08 RDU, 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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CK08 RDU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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