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SG58 VUO

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2022
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

148,064 mi
Last recorded148,064 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG58 VUO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2021 148,064 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 142,661 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 140,157 miles

Coil spring corroded nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear underfloor is slightly corroded

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower and nearside front lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view offside front (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2017 139,524 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 129,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 107,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sills have plastic covers

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 97,145 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 86,116 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 86,115 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 76,438 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 76,419 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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SG58 VUO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 SG58 VUO, 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 SG58 VUO registered?

SG58 VUO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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