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EN57 SXL

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,262 mi
Last recorded126,262 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN57 SXL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 126,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm wearing inside edge and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s upper control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 126,262 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm wearing inside edge and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s upper control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 121,683 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre dated 2009 and staring to perish

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 119,522 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 115,467 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Nov 2016 115,412 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,544 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2014 100,330 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 75,879 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 51,363 miles

both front tyres are worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2011 34,489 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,810 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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EN57 SXL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EN57 SXL, 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 EN57 SXL registered?

EN57 SXL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is EN57 SXL safe to buy?

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