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H3 CDA

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,440 mi
Last recorded92,440 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 CDA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 92,440 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 88,813 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 88,813 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 86,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,195 miles

Front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,640 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 81,640 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sub frame Reinforcement bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sub frame reinforcement bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 80,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 76,033 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 65,934 miles

Engine covers,sill covers & under shields fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 55,555 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres & worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Under shields & sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 45,482 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 34,227 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 21,259 miles

Front and rear tyre treads, cracked/split.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 15,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 12,319 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 9,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 9,227 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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H3 CDA is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H3 CDA, 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 H3 CDA registered?

H3 CDA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is H3 CDA safe to buy?

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