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MW57 NFN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,860 mi
Last recorded136,860 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 NFN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 136,860 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Fail 11 Dec 2025 136,860 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH FRONTS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE LOOSE (6.1.2 (a))

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Jan 2025 123,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective water in light unit (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 114,703 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2024 114,703 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs rings damaged both sides (1.6 (e))

Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged both rear sensors damaged (1.6 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 107,712 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nsf and osf. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth, also cuts. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 100,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 98,830 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyre treads worn very low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 97,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside 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 outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 90,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 82,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Wipers smear screen

Fail 16 Jan 2017 82,148 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wipers smear screen

Pass 12 Jan 2016 74,155 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jan 2015 64,971 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 55,789 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 55,788 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear 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 15 Jan 2013 46,004 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 25,608 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)

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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MW57 NFN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver 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 MW57 NFN, 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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MW57 NFN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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