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SW58 OAB

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,077 mi
Last recorded122,077 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW58 OAB
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 122,077 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 117,815 miles

general corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2021 113,216 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 113,215 miles

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 108,099 miles

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

general corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2019 104,711 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 96,662 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 88,535 miles

underside of car corroded

various front suspension bushes deteriorated

various rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2016 77,958 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 77,859 miles

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)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 66,339 miles

Front Number plate marked

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar droplink slight wear

Pass 5 Dec 2014 52,234 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 42,837 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 42,837 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2013 42,785 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 33,777 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 27,398 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2011 21,731 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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