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M444 FTM

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Dec 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,957 mi
Last recorded139,957 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM444 FTM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 139,957 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 139,957 miles

Headlamp aim too low os and ns (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 127,462 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 127,459 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hose slightly damaged os and ns front hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front brake imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 123,199 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 123,197 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly damaged both front cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 117,764 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside and especially OFFSIDE (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 112,642 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2018 112,610 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2017 103,449 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 103,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 91,343 miles

Front both brake dics slightly corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm run off outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 86,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 May 2015 86,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Jun 2014 73,381 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,130 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 44,840 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 33,707 miles

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

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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M444 FTM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M444 FTM, 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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M444 FTM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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