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CU08 LXD

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,016 mi
Last recorded105,016 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 105,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking badly in tread depth but unable to see or feel ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet damaged

tpms light on

Fail 6 Jul 2024 105,016 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in tread depth exposing ply also tyre near limit and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking badly in tread depth but unable to see or feel ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet damaged

tpms light on

Pass 6 Jul 2023 101,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 98,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 95,380 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))

outer sills not checked, covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2021 95,380 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))

outer sills not checked, covers fitted

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 85,121 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 81,287 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Fail 15 May 2019 81,287 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working hi level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 14 May 2018 74,656 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR ARM (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2017 68,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 59,861 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 8 May 2015 52,037 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2014 43,499 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 35,364 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 28,324 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 21,039 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 LXD is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LXD, 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 LXD registered?

CU08 LXD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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