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W44 CDM

2018 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

92,910 mi
Last recorded92,910 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW 12039,564 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW44 CDM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 92,910 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 92,910 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Apr 2026 154,071 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component heavily undersealed Subframe

Fail 8 Apr 2026 154,061 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2026 90,136 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 139,747 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement straight arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,472 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 75,472 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 119,261 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 119,261 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 60,833 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 108,807 miles

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 108,807 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 51,096 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 41,534 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 103,860 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 103,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 29,401 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2021 99,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front driver seat worn

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 97,191 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 97,191 miles

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 92,473 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2018 92,408 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 85,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,033 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015
Pass 22 Feb 2014 28,404 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 25,397 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 22,339 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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W44 CDM is a 2018 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

Across all 2018 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 39,564 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 W44 CDM, 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 8 years old, this BMW 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was W44 CDM registered?

W44 CDM is a 2018 BMW 120, first registered on 9 March 2018.

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