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WU08 SKF

2008 BMW 130

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

191,354 mi
Last recorded191,354 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 SKF
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 191,354 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 191,354 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 183,535 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 172,739 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 161,349 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 150,787 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 146,337 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 143,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub axle rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub axle rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 143,388 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub axle rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn stub axle rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 135,184 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 135,091 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 128,070 miles

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Fail 16 Sep 2016 128,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

front tyres bald on edges

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Pass 3 Sep 2015 103,788 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 86,599 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2013 71,046 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 54,052 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,689 miles

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

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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WU08 SKF is a 2008 BMW 130 in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WU08 SKF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU08 SKF?

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What year was WU08 SKF registered?

WU08 SKF is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WU08 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 SKF 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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