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CU08 LZT

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,061 mi
Last recorded161,061 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 LZT
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 161,061 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 161,061 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 155,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 150,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 143,292 miles

Corrosion on rear axle & rear subframe & running gear

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 134,408 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 131,250 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 131,246 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 123,317 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 113,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear most arm inner joints (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 113,976 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both rear most arm inner joints (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2017 109,189 miles

!!!!!! SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

205/50/17 X 2 FRONTS

225/45/17 X 2 REARS

D/SEAT TORN

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT EX LEAK U/BONNET-PODOT-MONITOR

VARIOUS W/SYMBOLS ON DASH !!!!!!!!!!!!!11111

Pass 6 Apr 2016 103,446 miles

2 X R/B/DISCS POOR/SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR

2 X R/TYRES -PODOT-MONITOR

205/50/17 X 2 FRONTS

225/45/17 X 2 REARS

D/SEAT TORN

PLASTIC COVERS X 3

REAR SUS CRADLE H/S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 5 Apr 2016 103,446 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking CALIPER (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

2 X R/B/DISCS POOR/SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR

2 X R/TYRES -PODOT-MONITOR

205/50/17 X 2 FRONTS

225/45/17 X 2 REARS

D/SEAT TORN

PLASTIC COVERS X 3

REAR SUS CRADLE H/S/CORR-PODOT-MONITOR

SERVICE??-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 22 Apr 2015 98,332 miles

2 X R/B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

205/50/17 X 2 FRONTS

225/45/17 X 2 REARS

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

SERVICE???-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Apr 2014 88,469 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 88,306 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 68,132 miles

N/S/Front tyre worn on inside edge.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 68,132 miles

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

N/S/Front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,750 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,816 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 LZT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LZT, 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 LZT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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