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T8 CYO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

64,242 mi
Last recorded64,242 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 CYO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 64,242 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 63,032 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 61,302 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 61,302 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 57,849 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 56,182 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 54,556 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 53,567 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both nearside tyres have cuts on outer sidewall, not to canvas.

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated on dash.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 50,613 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut to inner sidewall. not to chords

Fail 4 Apr 2017 50,613 miles

Offside Rear tyre has cut to inner sidewall. not to chords

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 47,511 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2015 35,483 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 23,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F tyre bald on inner and outer edges

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

O/S/F tyre bald on outer edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,337 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 10,400 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 8,060 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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T8 CYO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 T8 CYO, 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 T8 CYO registered?

T8 CYO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 September 2008.

Is T8 CYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T8 CYO shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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