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CP08 FLA

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,793 mi
Last recorded140,793 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 FLA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 140,793 miles

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

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

long hand brake travel

Pass 26 Apr 2018 131,611 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2017 122,922 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,534 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2015 93,111 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 78,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2014 78,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 May 2013 67,261 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,177 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2011 38,403 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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CP08 FLA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CP08 FLA, 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 CP08 FLA registered?

CP08 FLA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is CP08 FLA safe to buy?

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