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MH08 CCK

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,418 mi
Last recorded146,418 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 CCK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 146,418 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 144,031 miles

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

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2024 140,422 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 135,603 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 135,486 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating clearly brake disc is badly warped or damaged (1.2.1 (e))

Hazard warning lights flashing in non standard pulse, may be affected by replacement side repeaters

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush contaminated with oil and has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively fairly bad (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured orange bulb coating deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut/damage in central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 127,433 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 124,313 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2021 124,313 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 113,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 107,590 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 97,185 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,388 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 86,385 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 77,030 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 4 Feb 2016 76,973 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,499 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,293 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front 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 26 Jan 2013 46,509 miles

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 15 Feb 2012 36,860 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 30,397 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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MH08 CCK 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 80%.

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 MH08 CCK, 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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MH08 CCK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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