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S4 CUW

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

174,861 mi
Last recorded174,861 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 CUW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 174,861 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 174,861 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 164,279 miles

ALL TYRES LOW

UNDER FLOOR CORROSION

Pass 14 Mar 2024 159,007 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides casings heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

offside reversing lamp not working

Pass 6 Mar 2023 147,822 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2022 142,034 miles

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

Front Exhaust clamp is cracked

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Toys from Mirror ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge almost bald (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Intermediate (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Plastic covers

Pass 15 Mar 2021 132,847 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection to some testable items

Pass 16 Mar 2020 128,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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))

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 11 Mar 2019 123,195 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 116,690 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 112,614 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 104,144 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on edges; recomend geometry check (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2015 93,754 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2014 73,995 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion under vehicle & on components

Pass 14 May 2013 54,574 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 35,690 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 May 2011 25,146 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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S4 CUW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 S4 CUW, 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 S4 CUW registered?

S4 CUW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is S4 CUW safe to buy?

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