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V4 CTC

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,453 mi
Last recorded123,453 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV4 CTC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 123,453 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 120,836 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 118,192 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 118,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 115,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 112,178 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 112,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2020 108,625 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 104,560 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 98,715 miles

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

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

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

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

Noise from engine

Fail 11 Oct 2018 98,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Noise from engine

Pass 5 Oct 2017 91,805 miles

rear tyres 2mm

Pass 5 Oct 2016 85,842 miles

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

front wipers judder and smear screen slightly

Pass 14 Oct 2015 77,383 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 69,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2013 62,455 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 53,475 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 43,891 miles

front inner pads low and discs worn

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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V4 CTC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V4 CTC, 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 V4 CTC registered?

V4 CTC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is V4 CTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V4 CTC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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