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CK58 MVU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

195,928 mi
Last recorded195,928 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK58 MVU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 195,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush / joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush / joint in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2024 184,483 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 169,442 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 161,856 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 151,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 144,752 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 137,616 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 137,616 miles

Exhaust system insecure Front clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 130,547 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 124,091 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 112,914 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,186 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 91,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 80,153 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 66,750 miles

N/s/r tyre cut inner sidewall

O/s/f tyre low outer edge

Rear tyres getting low inner edges

Fail 1 Nov 2011 58,184 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,184 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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CK58 MVU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CK58 MVU, 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 CK58 MVU registered?

CK58 MVU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 November 2008.

Is CK58 MVU safe to buy?

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