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GV08 CYS

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

119,753 mi
Last recorded119,753 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV08 CYS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 119,753 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 116,392 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 110,451 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 105,233 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2016 98,529 miles

nearside rear Tyre starting to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2015 91,413 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 90,111 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 83,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,109 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,290 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 67,441 miles

both front tyres becoming worn - stepped tread

engine management light intermittantly comes on and limits revs

slight wear to all brake discs

Fail 21 Mar 2011 66,727 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

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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GV08 CYS is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GV08 CYS, 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 GV08 CYS registered?

GV08 CYS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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