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CU57 CKG

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,387 mi
Last recorded152,387 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU57 CKG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 152,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 143,901 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r registration plate lamp flicking when stop lamps applied

Fail 29 Mar 2021 143,091 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both front position bulbs in headlamps (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s/r registration plate lamp flicking when stop lamps applied

Pass 23 Apr 2020 137,589 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 130,845 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake little reserve travel.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 130,843 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside parking brake little reserve travel.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 117,150 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 117,147 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both rear (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,581 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 104,581 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,252 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2016 95,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 89,703 miles

All tyres cracked and split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2015 89,703 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

All tyres cracked and split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 29 Jan 2014 81,799 miles

ADVISE LARGE PORTION OF LEDS INOP ON O/S/R NUMBER PLATE LIGHT

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 81,799 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

ADVISE LARGE PORTION OF LEDS INOP ON O/S/R NUMBER PLATE LIGHT

ADVISE N/S/F TYRE TREAD SPLITTING AND PERISHING

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 67,637 miles

ADVISE CLIP MISSING FROM O/S/R BRAKE CALIPER

ADVISE VEHICLE COVERED TOP TO BOTTOM WITH SNOW AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,686 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 53,686 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 40,718 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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CU57 CKG is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU57 CKG, 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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CU57 CKG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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