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SB58 EXA

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,939 mi
Last recorded91,939 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB58 EXA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 91,939 miles

Lower under tray obscuring components

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 89,661 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 89,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 87,188 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 87,188 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 83,820 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 83,820 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 79,947 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 79,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 72,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 62,584 miles

Front inner brake pads low

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads low

Fail 3 Feb 2020 62,584 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front inner brake pads low

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake pads low

Pass 28 Jan 2019 48,523 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2018 35,652 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on inner sidewall

Pass 18 Jan 2017 25,702 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 25,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 22,527 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 18,724 miles

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

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

front tyres worn and perished

Pass 22 Jan 2014 15,554 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 13,259 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2012 11,178 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 EXA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EXA, 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 SB58 EXA registered?

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

Is SB58 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB58 EXA shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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