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BT08 BWM

2008 Renault Twingo

Blue Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,097 mi
Last recorded82,097 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Renault Twingo56,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 BWM
MakeRenault
ModelTwingo
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 82,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 79,895 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 78,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2023 78,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 74,900 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 74,900 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2022 70,090 miles

Center stop lamp not working

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2022 70,090 miles

Center stop lamp not working

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 64,296 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 64,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 58,173 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 51,358 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 44,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear no plate light lens missing

Pass 24 Nov 2016 41,055 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 37,829 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn slightly on edges but o k at test time

Offside Front tyre showing signs of slight wear to outer edges but o k at test time

Offside Rear tyre showing signs of slight wear to outer edges but o k at test time

Pass 17 Jul 2015 37,741 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

offside number plate lamp , lense missing

offside rear tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 4 Aug 2014 34,775 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 34,775 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 29,248 miles

front brake discs are lipped

front brake pads are low

nearside front rack end has slight play

nearside rear tyre is wearing on edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 23,680 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 18,585 miles

offside mirror taped up

How Reliable is the Renault Twingo?

Based on 415,471 MOT tests across 31,687 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
4,423
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
31,687
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 7,998
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,492
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BT08 BWM is a 2008 Renault Twingo in Blue with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2008 Renault Twingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 56,518 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Twingo fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 7,998 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT08 BWM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Twingo typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Twingo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT08 BWM registered?

BT08 BWM is a 2008 Renault Twingo, first registered on 21 June 2008.

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