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ST08 HNW

2008 BMW 120

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

67,363 mi
Last recorded67,363 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST08 HNW
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 67,363 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 64,371 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 60,773 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 60,473 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 May 2023 55,652 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 51,792 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 47,495 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 42,679 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 40,616 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,369 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 39,023 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 36,254 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 32,435 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 27,808 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 23,311 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 18,133 miles

Nearside 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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ST08 HNW is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 ST08 HNW, 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 ST08 HNW registered?

ST08 HNW is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is ST08 HNW safe to buy?

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