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CU08 OXN

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

155,893 mi
Last recorded155,893 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU08 OXN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 155,893 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Heat shield around dpf damaged unable to fully inspect dpf for damage

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 152,622 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 143,886 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 143,849 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 139,791 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,544 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 133,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 128,867 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 115,523 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 102,166 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2016 102,166 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 86,412 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 70,129 miles

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 11 Apr 2012 54,885 miles

all tyres worn close to limit

Pass 14 Apr 2011 41,096 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 32,623 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 OXN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OXN, 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 OXN registered?

CU08 OXN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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