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MH08 MFE

2008 BMW 130

White Petrol 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,872 mi
Last recorded50,872 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH08 MFE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 50,872 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bump stops come away from shocker body due to deterioration

Fail 29 Aug 2024 50,872 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear bump stops come shocker body

Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,757 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 54,757 miles

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

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

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

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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MH08 MFE is a 2008 BMW 130 in White with a 2,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MH08 MFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MH08 MFE registered?

MH08 MFE is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 20 April 2008.

Is MH08 MFE safe to buy?

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