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CV08 LRK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,525 mi
Last recorded87,525 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 LRK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2026 87,525 miles

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

Rear subframe rusty

brake pedal has slight travel

oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2025 84,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,652 miles

rear subframe rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2023 75,747 miles

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

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

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

Under trays obscuring some testable items

Pass 15 Feb 2022 74,975 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 73,524 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 2 May 2019 66,953 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively Worn at lower travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 59,999 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 50,837 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 44,536 miles

plastic covers fitted to sills and underside of car

Pass 20 May 2014 22,194 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 20,631 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)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 14,802 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 9,225 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,000 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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CV08 LRK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 CV08 LRK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV08 LRK registered?

CV08 LRK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is CV08 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 LRK shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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