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CR04 OAD

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,884 mi
Last recorded133,884 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCR04 OAD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 133,884 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 133,882 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all 4 o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 133,794 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Uppermost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *HEAVILY WORN ON INNER EDGE* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front and rear, both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 131,730 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 128,794 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 128,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 122,354 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 114,773 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,817 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 100,000 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 100,000 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,670 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2014 93,670 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,591 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

d.s.m. not recording a reading, visual o.k

Pass 21 Sep 2012 79,487 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 63,598 miles

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

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

front brake discs heavely lipped

o/s/f tyre cracking

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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CR04 OAD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CR04 OAD, 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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CR04 OAD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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