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M555 MLF

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

76,739 mi
Last recorded76,739 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 MLF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 76,739 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 68,622 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 62,581 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 58,708 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 58,699 miles

Offside Front indicator bulb slightly white

Pass 23 Jan 2020 57,265 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 54,051 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 50,600 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 50,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 46,255 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 40,016 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 37,245 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 30,974 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 25,380 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 21,000 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 20,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,571 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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M555 MLF is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M555 MLF, 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 M555 MLF registered?

M555 MLF is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is M555 MLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 MLF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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