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S20 CTY

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

108,527 mi
Last recorded108,527 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 CTY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2024 108,527 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 103,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement long arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement long arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2022 89,001 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 78,185 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 73,862 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,686 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 62,548 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 59,633 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 55,947 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 49,118 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 40,293 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 32,295 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 27,812 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2012 27,812 miles

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

all four tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 5 Jul 2011 16,596 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 16,544 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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S20 CTY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 S20 CTY, 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 S20 CTY registered?

S20 CTY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 6 May 2008.

Is S20 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S20 CTY shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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