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MH08 CVL

2008 BMW 120

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,370 mi
Last recorded109,370 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 CVL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 109,370 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 109,067 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2025 109,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 106,363 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 99,983 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 99,979 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 96,044 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,065 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 92,065 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,237 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,159 miles

Rear axle oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2019 81,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing ( bolt ) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear axle oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2018 72,046 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 71,052 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 64,032 miles

vehcle presented for mot test with collision damage to nearside panels

Fail 6 Sep 2016 64,027 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured 'B' post has a tear in it (5.2.6)

vehcle presented for mot test with collision damage to nearside panels

Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,827 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 48,156 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 43,271 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 39,025 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,151 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 30,150 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front 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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MH08 CVL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MH08 CVL, 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 MH08 CVL registered?

MH08 CVL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is MH08 CVL safe to buy?

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