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SA58 ZNU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,792 mi
Last recorded98,792 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA58 ZNU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 98,792 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 90,882 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 85,264 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear and N/S front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure light on

Fail 19 Oct 2022 85,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear and N/S front shock absorbers (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 80,283 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 73,354 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

o/s and n/s front headlamps slightly discoloured

Pass 21 Oct 2019 66,933 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 64,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 55,100 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 55,100 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 44,308 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 44,307 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 28,449 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 27,966 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 24,048 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 18,651 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)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 18,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 5 Sep 2012 14,331 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 11,561 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 ZNU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZNU, 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.

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What year was SA58 ZNU registered?

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

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