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SF57 ULN

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,480 mi
Last recorded121,480 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 ULN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 121,480 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 112,176 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to see some testable items ..eg.. fuel and brake lines

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2024 112,276 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to see some testable items ..eg.. fuel and brake lines

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 105,038 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2023 105,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 99,446 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted unable to fully see some testable items ..eg brake pipes and fuel pipes,,,

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))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 94,449 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear general corrosion rear sub-frame and suspension components

Fail 30 Jun 2021 94,449 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear general corrosion rear sub-frame and suspension components

Pass 29 May 2020 89,519 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 76,166 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 62,601 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2018 62,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread and inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake hose is contaminated with fluid from leaking shockabsorber

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

Pass 11 May 2017 53,900 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,876 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 51,440 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 47,544 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 36,195 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 24,516 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 14,938 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 8,860 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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SF57 ULN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SF57 ULN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SF57 ULN registered?

SF57 ULN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 20 February 2008.

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