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CP08 XAT

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,618 mi
Last recorded101,618 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP08 XAT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 101,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 May 2026 101,618 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 99,254 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 95,407 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly across the tread and on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 95,407 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing unevenly across the tread and on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 90,945 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 90,945 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 87,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 87,166 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,365 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 79,721 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 74,008 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 4 Jan 2019 74,006 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear sub frame slightly corroded

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 73,636 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 73,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 62,497 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 58,833 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 58,833 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 48,635 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 48,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 36,680 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 26,751 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 24,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jul 2012 24,726 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,694 miles

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 5 Jul 2011 19,676 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s/f tyre outer edge wearing

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 XAT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CP08 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

CP08 XAT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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The MOT history for CP08 XAT shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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