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CU08 BXF

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

166,783 mi
Last recorded166,783 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 BXF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 166,783 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 149,042 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 135,808 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 127,663 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 127,660 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 120,866 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 118,982 miles

Nearside Front brake pad wear sensor broken

Pass 15 Jan 2020 114,856 miles

cover and shields fitted obstructing view of some components

Pass 29 May 2019 109,639 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2019 109,639 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 91,580 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 71,977 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.23mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.15mm (4.1.E.1)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 50,017 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 30,016 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 26,280 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 22,716 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,110 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,607 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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CU08 BXF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 CU08 BXF, 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 CU08 BXF registered?

CU08 BXF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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