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SP08 WDV

2008 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,345 mi
Last recorded118,345 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP08 WDV
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 118,345 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 118,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 109,770 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 109,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Jan 2017 93,348 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,797 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 83,768 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement binding to excess, unable to check wheel bearing (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure 215/40/18 (4.1.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure 215/45/18 (4.1.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear brake wear wire lying on top of driveshaft

Pass 23 Jan 2015 72,630 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 56,436 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Dec 2012 40,941 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 32,292 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,505 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 28,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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SP08 WDV is a 2008 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP08 WDV, 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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What year was SP08 WDV registered?

SP08 WDV is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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