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MT08 CXU

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,906 mi
Last recorded165,906 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 CXU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 165,906 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2020 161,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 161,024 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Large crack exceeding 40 mm in zone "A" and chipped in zone "A" at top more than 10 mm (3.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 154,218 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 154,100 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

225/40R18

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Within zone "A" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 154,000 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 135,636 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

windscreen cracked

Pass 1 Aug 2017 122,160 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 103,031 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26 percent (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges (bald) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes plastic raised (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted covering components

oil leak from engine

under trays fitted covering components

Fail 16 May 2016 103,033 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26 percent (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on edges (bald) (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear brake pipes plastic raised (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine covers fitted covering components

oil leak from engine

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 14 May 2015 83,681 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 83,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 May 2014 69,310 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 69,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 55,785 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 55,783 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 May 2012 43,394 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,176 miles

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

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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MT08 CXU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MT08 CXU, 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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MT08 CXU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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