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SO57 OTR

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

124,341 mi
Last recorded124,341 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO57 OTR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 115,607 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 106,680 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 96,426 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and starting to spit

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 96,426 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and starting to spit

Rear Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2017 86,574 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 75,870 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 75,870 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 66,773 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cuts in front tyres and worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,927 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jan 2013 52,113 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 41,363 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 30,592 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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SO57 OTR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SO57 OTR, 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 SO57 OTR registered?

SO57 OTR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is SO57 OTR safe to buy?

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