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P44 MXW

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

81,152 mi
Last recorded81,152 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP44 MXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 81,152 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 87,039 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 77,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside worn outer edges and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 73,851 miles

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 25 Oct 2022 73,836 miles

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

undertrays fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 29 Oct 2021 67,736 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 62,626 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 57,727 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 51,307 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 44,678 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,436 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 34,832 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 32,810 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,696 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 26,660 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 22,640 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 17,683 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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P44 MXW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P44 MXW, 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 P44 MXW registered?

P44 MXW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2008.

Is P44 MXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P44 MXW shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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