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SA58 OZT

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,153 mi
Last recorded103,153 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 103,153 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 103,091 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 89,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 89,556 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 78,922 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 70,992 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 67,036 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 63,586 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 61,434 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 57,778 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 53,240 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 46,973 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 39,171 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 39,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDE WALL DAMAGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER-TRAYS FITTED

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 35,359 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 29,208 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 22,924 miles

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)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,016 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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SA58 OZT is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SA58 OZT, 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 SA58 OZT registered?

SA58 OZT is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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The MOT history for SA58 OZT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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