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SL08 SJU

2008 BMW 130

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

140,942 mi
Last recorded140,942 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 SJU
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 140,942 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 137,429 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Front Fog Lights Not Working

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 133,965 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 133,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible dirty (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2022 127,942 miles

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

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Fail 24 Jan 2022 127,942 miles

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

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

Various covers fitted obscuring components.

Pass 14 Jan 2021 122,100 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

prop shaft rear most coupling deteriorated

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 14 Jan 2021 122,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

prop shaft rear most coupling deteriorated

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,883 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame (offside, front most bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers air bag loose.

nearside headlamp deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam image

prop shaft rear most coupling deteriorated

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 23 Jan 2020 118,883 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear sub-frame (offside, front most bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

drivers air bag loose.

nearside headlamp deteriorated but not adversely affecting beam image

prop shaft rear most coupling deteriorated

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 11 Dec 2019 118,883 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working with engine off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning with engine running (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working with engine off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft damaged but serviceable doughnut mounting deteriorated / perished / advise replacement (6.1.7 (e))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes / past service standards / advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear tie rod / track control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both fronts wearing on edges

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 26 Oct 2018 108,985 miles

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 25 Oct 2018 108,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Nov 2017 101,019 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,339 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2016 96,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 22 Sep 2016 95,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pad warning light and DTC warning light on

Pass 6 May 2015 76,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 58,455 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,329 miles

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

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

advise nearside & offside front tyres tread cracking & perishing

Pass 23 Apr 2012 32,079 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 24,519 miles

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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SL08 SJU is a 2008 BMW 130 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SL08 SJU, 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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SL08 SJU is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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