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CY08 EAJ

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,234 mi
Last recorded101,234 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 EAJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,234 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 101,233 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 88,002 miles

Oil leak major engine oil leak ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 70,312 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 55,559 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 52,529 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2014 45,539 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,671 miles

Front wipers starting to smear

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Mar 2012 31,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 Mar 2012 31,517 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Mar 2011 23,733 miles

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

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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CY08 EAJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CY08 EAJ, 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 CY08 EAJ registered?

CY08 EAJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is CY08 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY08 EAJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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