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SN08 OXW

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,390 mi
Last recorded130,390 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN08 OXW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 130,390 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension arms have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2025 130,390 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension arms have corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Dec 2024 124,086 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear arm bushes worn , no play detected at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle has corrosion including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Dec 2023 107,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms at rear corroded , no play at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 102,749 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 98,273 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2021 98,273 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 92,602 miles

Advise front tyres are 205/50/17 and rear tyres are 225/45/17

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 92,602 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Advise front tyres are 205/50/17 and rear tyres are 225/45/17

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,370 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17rf (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

engine covers + undertrays fitted

offside rear handbrake reading low

Pass 21 Nov 2018 77,710 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 71,206 miles

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

Offside 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)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 64,351 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 54,358 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 40,324 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 36,314 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 32,509 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 29,044 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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SN08 OXW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SN08 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

SN08 OXW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is SN08 OXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN08 OXW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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