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SW08 MWV

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,832 mi
Last recorded134,832 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 MWV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 134,832 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 133,132 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 131,072 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 127,462 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 122,815 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 117,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,015 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount has slight play

Pass 25 Jul 2019 104,380 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 104,380 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all/four/wheels/stud/missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball/joint/as/marked (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 93,172 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine covers and under trays fitted

low tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Jun 2017 83,010 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 83,010 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 75,455 miles

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 18 Jul 2016 75,449 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,384 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,499 miles

tyre pressure monitor inicates a fault

Fail 17 Sep 2014 61,493 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitor inicates a fault

Pass 6 Sep 2013 51,546 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 44,612 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 MWV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 SW08 MWV, 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 MWV registered?

SW08 MWV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is SW08 MWV safe to buy?

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