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T300 SPM

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,357 mi
Last recorded130,357 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT300 SPM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 130,357 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2024 122,400 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2024 122,400 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 120,164 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 113,684 miles

front inner brake pads low

offside front tyre uneven wear on the inner edge

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2020 106,919 miles

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2019 86,853 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 80,761 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2018 80,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 73,626 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald inner close to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 66,124 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 46,197 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 45,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,218 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 31,647 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 25,442 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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T300 SPM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 T300 SPM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T300 SPM registered?

T300 SPM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is T300 SPM safe to buy?

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