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SH57 HOW

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,551 mi
Last recorded96,551 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 HOW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 96,551 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front most (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 89,284 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 79,816 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 79,774 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 74,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 67,840 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Fail 27 Jul 2017 67,840 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 27 Jul 2016 59,781 miles

Plastic covers over some components.

Fail 27 Jul 2016 59,781 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Plastic covers over some components.

Pass 29 Jul 2015 50,803 miles

Nearside front tyre has cracks in tread pattern.

Offside front tyre has cracks in tread pattern.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2014 44,883 miles

front offside tyre has cracks in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2013 37,877 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,951 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 24,361 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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SH57 HOW is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH57 HOW, 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 SH57 HOW registered?

SH57 HOW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is SH57 HOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 HOW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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