MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front tension control arm bush leaking
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front tension control arm bush leaking
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front registration plate damaged
under tray fitted obscuring view to some steering and suspension components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front number plate damaged slightly
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake Discs Worn And Corroded
N/S/F Tyre Small Cut In Outer Side Wall And Has Slight Wear To Inside Edge.
N/S/R And O/S/R Tyres Approx 3.5mm
Rear Brake Discs Corroded
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs worn and scored
oil leak at engine
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
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SB08 XAO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 SB08 XAO, 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 SB08 XAO registered?
SB08 XAO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2008.
Is SB08 XAO safe to buy?
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