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CU08 OFG

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

153,543 mi
Last recorded153,543 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OFG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 153,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 147,514 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 142,742 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 142,742 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 137,051 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 129,915 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 121,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 13 Sep 2017 121,495 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 14 Sep 2016 114,950 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 114,950 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 107,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,874 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre low on outer edge

Pass 23 Aug 2013 81,417 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 68,848 miles

front disc's lipped on inner faces

front pads getting low

Fail 5 Sep 2012 68,848 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front disc's lipped on inner faces

front pads getting low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 57,677 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 57,677 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 OFG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 OFG, 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 OFG registered?

CU08 OFG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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