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L444 POM

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,884 mi
Last recorded125,884 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL444 POM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 125,884 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 125,884 miles

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1x wiperblade replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 121,920 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 121,917 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 120,676 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 116,798 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 118,295 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexy to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture flexy to flexy (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2022 113,253 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 106,299 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 102,327 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 102,325 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 97,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper suspension arm inner bush slight play

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2018 91,511 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 84,814 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 84,814 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanger broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 73,927 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 65,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 59,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 53,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,709 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2012 38,540 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2011 31,200 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 31,200 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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L444 POM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L444 POM, 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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L444 POM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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