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N12 RWN

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

46,371 mi
Last recorded46,371 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 RWN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 46,371 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 43,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.96mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2024 43,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.04mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 42,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 42,053 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 41,501 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 38,752 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 34,600 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,764 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2016 28,625 miles

child seat fitted to rear

Pass 24 Mar 2015 25,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R seat has childs seat fitted - unable to check seat belt properly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 25,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/S/R seat has childs seat fitted - unable to check seat belt properly

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2014 21,449 miles

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2013 17,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 14,196 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 9,510 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 9,510 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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N12 RWN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol 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 N12 RWN, 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 N12 RWN registered?

N12 RWN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is N12 RWN safe to buy?

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