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CV08 ZJU

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

114,078 mi
Last recorded114,078 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV08 ZJU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 114,078 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear rear axle beam+ arms getting corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2025 112,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

n/s front tyre wearing outer edge

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2024 98,724 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 98,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2023 92,918 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 86,581 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 80,391 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 77,559 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 70,879 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 67,391 miles

Slight play in rear suspension arm bushes

Pass 4 May 2017 60,393 miles

Slight lift in nearside rear suspension joint

Pass 19 May 2016 54,738 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on outer edge.

Pass 19 May 2015 48,414 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 37,062 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 34,636 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Aug 2013 34,632 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 30,167 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,427 miles

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge not measurable tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,982 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 ZJU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZJU, 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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CV08 ZJU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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