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MW57 XWN

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,757 mi
Last recorded71,757 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 XWN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 71,757 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear shok absorber bump stops deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,487 miles

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

Nearside handbrake slightly low on efficiency

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 66,838 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2023 66,838 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 61,816 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 49,969 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2020 47,914 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 45,420 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 45,418 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

under-trays fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2018 42,490 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 39,070 miles

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

front reg plate cracked

under-trays fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2016 33,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 29,348 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 24,665 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 21,525 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 17,803 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 13,053 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 XWN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 XWN, 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 XWN registered?

MW57 XWN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 January 2008.

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