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ET57 MWW

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,514 mi
Last recorded134,514 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET57 MWW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 134,514 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & rear ( 2x bothsides) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 127,828 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2025 127,821 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 117,401 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 107,094 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 100,071 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 100,071 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 96,861 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 92,226 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 88,934 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 88,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 82,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,118 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,691 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 65,713 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 49,219 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 38,973 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,671 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 28,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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ET57 MWW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ET57 MWW, 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 ET57 MWW registered?

ET57 MWW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 February 2008.

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