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SN08 MYW

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,133 mi
Last recorded129,133 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 MYW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 129,133 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2024 129,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added water all good now.RS (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjusted aim now all good .RS (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 120,927 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both exhaust flexi sections in poor condition

both front brake flexible hoses cracking/splitting

exhaust blow around flexible section

harzard lamps do not flash at steady rate

nsf tyre side walls damaged

windscreen chipped

Fail 10 Feb 2023 120,873 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

both exhaust flexi sections in poor condition

both front brake flexible hoses cracking/splitting

exhaust blow around flexible section

harzard lamps do not flash at steady rate

nsf tyre side walls damaged

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jan 2022 113,637 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 110,883 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front flexi hoses perished cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

factory undertrays fitted covering some components

nsf tyre has slight damage inner sidewall

Pass 25 Mar 2020 105,405 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 94,683 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 87,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 78,540 miles

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of all components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 71,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 66,328 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 66,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 60,373 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 20 Feb 2014 60,336 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Feb 2013 51,481 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 42,298 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,492 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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SN08 MYW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SN08 MYW, 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 SN08 MYW registered?

SN08 MYW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is SN08 MYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 MYW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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