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BW57 FRR

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

74,762 mi
Last recorded74,762 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW57 FRR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2026 74,762 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 72,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2055017 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 65,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

corrosion on rear subframe

full plastic under covers fitted to underside of vehicle

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 10 Feb 2023 59,678 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 59,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 57,876 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 57,852 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 55,388 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides front (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front outer sidewall & nearside rear inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

brake wear sensor wire chafing brake hose & anti-roll bar linkage

Pass 13 Jan 2020 53,260 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 53,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,942 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 49,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 47,285 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 42,926 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 38,713 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,555 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 23,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 17,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 10,618 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 9,343 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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BW57 FRR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BW57 FRR, 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 BW57 FRR registered?

BW57 FRR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is BW57 FRR safe to buy?

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