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FE08 ZBL

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

90,300 mi
Last recorded90,300 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 ZBL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 90,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General surface rust underneath vehicle.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Support brace corroded both sides.

Fail 17 Jul 2026 90,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

General surface rust underneath vehicle.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Support brace corroded both sides.

Pass 24 Jul 2025 86,762 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Support brace corroded.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2025 86,761 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Support brace corroded.

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 84,212 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and has slight leak (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessively worn on inne/.outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

TPM on

Pass 29 Jun 2023 83,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 81,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear tyres getting low

offside front tyre worn on edges

tpms light on

Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,270 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 74,550 miles

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

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jun 2019 70,789 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 66,393 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 61,211 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)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 57,492 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 53,324 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,161 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 38,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has a small bulge in the outer sidewall

Pass 22 Jun 2012 31,632 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Jun 2011 22,018 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,221 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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FE08 ZBL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE08 ZBL, 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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FE08 ZBL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 15 March 2008.

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