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S10 CDG

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,208 mi
Last recorded121,208 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 CDG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,208 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 118,411 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 115,789 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 113,442 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 21 Sep 2021 110,259 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 104,266 miles

front wiper blades becoming poor/smearing

hand brake travel becoming poor.

off side rear hand brake effort becoming low

small stone chip to centre windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2019 99,059 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,332 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 90,720 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 84,790 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 78,337 miles

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

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 Sep 2014 70,165 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,507 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 50,563 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,397 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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S10 CDG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S10 CDG, 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 S10 CDG registered?

S10 CDG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is S10 CDG safe to buy?

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