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SB58 DFD

2008 BMW 120

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

134,052 mi
Last recorded134,052 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 DFD
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 134,052 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 121,895 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper front arm (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak from sump area ()

Pass 13 May 2016 113,956 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE WORN ON THE EDGES

ENGINE HAS AN OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front TYRE HAS DAMAGED TO THE SIDEWALL

Offside Rear TYRE HAS DAMAGED TO THE SIDEWALL

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 9 May 2016 113,957 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE WORN ON THE EDGES

ENGINE HAS AN OIL LEAK

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front TYRE HAS DAMAGED TO THE SIDEWALL

Offside Rear TYRE HAS DAMAGED TO THE SIDEWALL

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET IS BROKEN

Pass 13 Apr 2015 97,503 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 97,494 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 81,102 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 81,099 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

Rear brake discs worn but not seriously weakened

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,395 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 68,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 52,830 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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SB58 DFD is a 2008 BMW 120 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SB58 DFD, 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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SB58 DFD is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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