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M21 FTP

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,729 mi
Last recorded111,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 FTP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 111,729 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 111,712 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped off (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function top of shocker snap off (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,906 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 92,512 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 92,512 miles

Brake performance not tested not tested brakes due to o/s/r tyre has blown out and is sat on rim (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40r18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/35r18 runflat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 89,470 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Fail 6 Jan 2018 89,470 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Jan 2017 86,274 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 82,604 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 82,604 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 79,177 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 75,408 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 73,014 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 60,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edge

both rear tyres becoming low on tread

rear brake pads becoming low nearside rear pad near t limit

Pass 22 Dec 2012 60,501 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres bald on inner edge

both rear tyres becoming low on tread

rear brake pads becoming low nearside rear pad near t limit

Pass 23 Dec 2011 44,346 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 36,910 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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M21 FTP is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 M21 FTP, 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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M21 FTP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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