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SP58 AHO

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,294 mi
Last recorded148,294 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP58 AHO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 148,294 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 136,659 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 24 Jul 2024 136,628 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat with a defective structure (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 120,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 27 Jun 2023 120,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Jun 2022 111,383 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm getting low

this vehicle is registered as a petrol at dvla this needs correcting as it may have legal implications

Fail 28 Jun 2022 111,383 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached inner bolt is loose it may become detatched and will effect directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm getting low

this vehicle is registered as a petrol at dvla this needs correcting as it may have legal implications

Pass 10 Jul 2021 102,780 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 91,302 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 91,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible delaminated not relective (0.1 (b))

Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rubber douhnut flange split in 3 places (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroded will require replacement (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 81,704 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

o/s/r tyre not a run flat

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 57,993 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 52,951 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 39,062 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 25,034 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 20,198 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 6,691 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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SP58 AHO is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP58 AHO, 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 SP58 AHO registered?

SP58 AHO is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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