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CX08 ERY

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

183,928 mi
Last recorded183,928 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 ERY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 183,928 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 178,755 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust clamp broken

Fail 3 Aug 2023 178,755 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

exhaust clamp broken

Pass 20 Jul 2022 172,329 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 172,313 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower, front suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 160,095 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 147,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 133,620 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2019 133,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 120,757 miles

tpms light on

Fail 9 Mar 2018 120,601 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

tpms light on

Pass 1 Mar 2017 95,209 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2017 95,209 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 71,210 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 64,386 miles

1.slight corrosion on rear brake pipes/unions and ferulles. 2.crack emerging from n/s mid screen(advise replacement).

Pass 15 Mar 2014

1.small crack in n/s windsceen edge. 2.slight corrosion on rear brake unions/ferulles.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 50,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on the outer edges

low emitter

Pass 15 Mar 2012 46,057 miles

front brake pad material low.

rear brake pad material low.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 38,589 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 38,589 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ERY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ERY, 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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What year was CX08 ERY registered?

CX08 ERY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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