MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,942 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Front Fog Lights Not Working
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Various covers fitted obscuring components.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
various covers fitted obscuring components
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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
front discs slightly pitted
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
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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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