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SW08 CWA

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,888 mi
Last recorded123,888 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 CWA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 123,888 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 3 May 2025 122,055 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2025 122,055 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2024 115,566 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 114,833 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 112,766 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 109,712 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 106,812 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 101,800 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 96,675 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 13 Apr 2017 90,747 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 90,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,090 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 76,309 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 76,309 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

both front tyres on ligal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,643 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 67,643 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 58,362 miles

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)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 49,786 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,872 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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SW08 CWA is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SW08 CWA, 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 SW08 CWA registered?

SW08 CWA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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