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SO58 DWC

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

76,215 mi
Last recorded76,215 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO58 DWC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 76,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 71,741 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 67,370 miles

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))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 62,948 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 62,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 58,021 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 52,298 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,367 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 48,367 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective BONNET WONT OPEN (3.1 (c))

Axle fractured BOTH REAR MOUNTING BRACKETS CORRODED (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 43,888 miles

Wheel bearing has slight play BOTH FRONT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 37,750 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 31,243 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 23,402 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 22,091 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 19,116 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 19,116 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 18,876 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 18,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 16,070 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 13,357 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 13,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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SO58 DWC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SO58 DWC, 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.

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What year was SO58 DWC registered?

SO58 DWC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is SO58 DWC safe to buy?

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