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GU08 CGY

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,239 mi
Last recorded116,239 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 CGY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 116,239 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 116,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 104,484 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,762 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads 75% worn . Discs worn And only just passed parking brake efficiency (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2022 100,762 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators wrong colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads 75% worn . Discs worn And only just passed parking brake efficiency (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 95,943 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 95,940 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,032 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 93,923 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 90,085 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 85,260 miles

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

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

n/s shocker top mounting noisey

Fail 12 May 2018 85,260 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s shocker top mounting noisey

Pass 11 May 2017 81,604 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 81,602 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 May 2016 78,504 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 75,650 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 75,650 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2014 72,378 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 65,955 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,868 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 33,098 miles

cut in osr tyre tread deep enough to reach cords

Pass 11 May 2010 15,048 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres approx 3mm

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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GU08 CGY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GU08 CGY, 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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GU08 CGY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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