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M27 MMK

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

112,130 mi
Last recorded112,130 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM27 MMK
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 112,130 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 110,718 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 105,316 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 105,052 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 104,676 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 104,672 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 104,886 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2019 103,027 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer treads

Fail 9 Oct 2019 103,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

both front tyres are wearing on outer treads

Pass 5 Nov 2018 99,038 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 96,911 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 96,495 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 21 Mar 2017 96,495 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2016 90,272 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nail

Offside Rear tyre nail

Pass 10 Mar 2015 85,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2014 79,434 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,814 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,001 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 62,080 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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M27 MMK is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 M27 MMK, 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 M27 MMK registered?

M27 MMK is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 June 2008.

Is M27 MMK safe to buy?

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