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CU08 OBO

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

49,184 mi
Last recorded49,184 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 49,184 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2025 48,753 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 48,423 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 48,081 miles

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

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

covers fitted to underbody preventing full inspection

Pass 3 Aug 2022 47,767 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 47,485 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 47,253 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 46,202 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 44,541 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Aug 2017 42,282 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 41,092 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 38,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2015 38,914 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,195 miles

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

emmisions too clean to measure

o/s/r tyre has had puncture repair carried out

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Aug 2013 31,289 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,687 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,894 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 OBO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

CU08 OBO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 August 2008.

Is CU08 OBO safe to buy?

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