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CU08 LCL

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

140,178 mi
Last recorded140,178 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LCL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 140,178 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 138,153 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 134,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 127,116 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 110,872 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 105,346 miles

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

nsf tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

osf tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Fail 13 Aug 2021 105,346 miles

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

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

nsf tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

osf tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 91,302 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 71,050 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 56,896 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 51,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

high level stop lamp cracked but no white light showing.

nsf tyre starting to crack on tread.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 47,394 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 43,480 miles

emmissions too clean too test.

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,924 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions too clean to test

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,579 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 31,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 29,363 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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 1 Apr 2011 21,487 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 LCL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LCL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU08 LCL registered?

CU08 LCL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is CU08 LCL safe to buy?

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