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SC57 DRO

2008 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,350 mi
Last recorded146,350 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC57 DRO
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 146,350 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,013 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 137,541 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))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 137,541 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 135,276 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

under vehicle covers

Fail 10 Oct 2018 135,276 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output water in lamp (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

bonnet release lever missing

under vehicle covers

Pass 17 Oct 2017 125,566 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear tyre worn to wear indicators

Pass 18 Oct 2016 114,558 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 111,903 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 111,906 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 99,991 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 86,676 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 76,190 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,403 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,586 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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SC57 DRO is a 2008 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 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 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SC57 DRO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC57 DRO registered?

SC57 DRO is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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