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CW53 LTS

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

70,931 mi
Last recorded70,931 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW53 LTS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 70,931 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 63,276 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 59,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 59,403 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 57,909 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 57,448 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 50,661 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 46,220 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 46,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,121 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 33,739 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 32,601 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,120 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 29,840 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 29,544 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 25,136 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 21,439 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 17,273 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 12,990 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front passenger air bag turned off

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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CW53 LTS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CW53 LTS, 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

How do I check the history of CW53 LTS?

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What year was CW53 LTS registered?

CW53 LTS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is CW53 LTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW53 LTS shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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