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AO08 SMV

2008 BMW 130

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,946 mi
Last recorded150,946 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 SMV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 150,946 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2025 150,916 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2024 146,945 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 146,790 miles

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

Front WindScreen Has Stone Chips

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 146,790 miles

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

Front WindScreen Has Stone Chips

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 146,777 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Front wind screen has stone chip

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 146,763 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2020 145,196 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 145,196 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 134,603 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 126,752 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 126,736 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 116,014 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 90,124 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 76,534 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 61,998 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres close to limit

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,758 miles

Condensation in offside wing repeater lamp

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,442 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 11 May 2011 44,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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AO08 SMV is a 2008 BMW 130 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 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 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 SMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO08 SMV registered?

AO08 SMV is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 14 April 2008.

Is AO08 SMV safe to buy?

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