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CV08 VGK

2008 BMW 120

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

73,551 mi
Last recorded73,551 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 VGK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 73,551 miles

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

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 5 Nov 2024 69,468 miles

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 10 Oct 2023 67,031 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 64,920 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,194 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,710 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 56,628 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 56,491 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 47,831 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 47,539 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,292 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 39,644 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,353 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 33,726 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heavy ridge on o/s/r tyre inner tread

Fail 4 Jan 2013 33,726 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy ridge on o/s/r tyre inner tread

Pass 23 Dec 2011 28,568 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 22,984 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 VGK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc petrol 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 CV08 VGK, 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 VGK registered?

CV08 VGK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is CV08 VGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV08 VGK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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