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MW57 XVV

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

104,277 mi
Last recorded104,277 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 XVV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 104,277 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2024 100,390 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 93,472 miles

Undertray covers fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2023 93,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Undertray covers fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 83,091 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 76,100 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 62,429 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 60,708 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 59,105 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 56,415 miles

rear tyres slight cuts on tread

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,370 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 53,370 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,230 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 32,104 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 24,292 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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MW57 XVV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 XVV, 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 MW57 XVV registered?

MW57 XVV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 24 January 2008.

Is MW57 XVV safe to buy?

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