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CU08 KWT

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

113,042 mi
Last recorded113,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 KWT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2023 113,042 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jun 2023 112,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 15 Jun 2022 91,442 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Mount plate slight corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 81,707 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 81,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 75,252 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 75,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 May 2018 66,436 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 61,957 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 57,722 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 51,232 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 46,341 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)

Pass 15 May 2013 41,421 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 41,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 37,397 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,420 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 26,462 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 KWT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CU08 KWT, 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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CU08 KWT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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