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BW08 XWL

2008 Rolls Royce Phantom

Silver Petrol 6749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

117,236 mi
Last recorded117,236 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom25,910 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 XWL
MakeRolls Royce
ModelPhantom
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine6,749cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 117,236 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 115,588 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 113,160 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 110,119 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 105,921 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 100,205 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 99,460 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 94,514 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 89,117 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 83,824 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 71,446 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,424 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 53,596 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 44,756 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 37,066 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 27,852 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 27,852 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Rolls Royce Phantom?

Based on 14,291 MOT tests across 1,547 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,625
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
1,547
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 73
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 41
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 36
registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced 29
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BW08 XWL is a 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom in Silver with a 6,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.4% with a typical mileage of 25,910 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rolls Royce Phantom fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 73 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW08 XWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rolls Royce Phantom typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Rolls Royce Phantom is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW08 XWL registered?

BW08 XWL is a 2008 Rolls Royce Phantom, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is BW08 XWL safe to buy?

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