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SA58 KUO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,181 mi
Last recorded123,181 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 KUO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2018 123,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 114,447 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 114,429 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 111,979 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front discs lipped

rear discs corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2014 90,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to detect

front & rear brake pads low

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside front tyre bald outer edge

oil level low

Pass 17 Dec 2013 75,108 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 52,183 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 37,066 miles

Nail in offside rear 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)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 37,056 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nail in offside rear 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)

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

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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SA58 KUO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 SA58 KUO, 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

How do I check the history of SA58 KUO?

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What year was SA58 KUO registered?

SA58 KUO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 October 2008.

Is SA58 KUO safe to buy?

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