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CX08 ELJ

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,483 mi
Last recorded123,483 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ELJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 123,483 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 123,454 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 118,736 miles

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

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

surface rust at rear

Fail 12 Oct 2024 118,736 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

surface rust at rear

Pass 17 Oct 2023 113,814 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 113,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 106,396 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 99,966 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 95,868 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, very slight deteriation (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 95,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both, very slight deteriation (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,517 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres are worn unevenly on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 83,221 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 74,748 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both , plastic coating swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 66,865 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both , plastic coating is swollen (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 58,872 miles

Sill covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.

Pass 26 Feb 2015 51,931 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,338 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 39,206 miles

both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,816 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Pass 15 Mar 2011 25,162 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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CX08 ELJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX08 ELJ, 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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CX08 ELJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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