MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,077 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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general corrosion
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn castor arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
general corrosion
underside of car corroded
various front suspension bushes deteriorated
various rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front Number plate marked
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar droplink slight wear
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 120?
Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SW58 OAB is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 SW58 OAB, 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 SW58 OAB registered?
SW58 OAB is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 1 September 2008.
Is SW58 OAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for SW58 OAB shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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