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FH08 ZTY

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,427 mi
Last recorded119,427 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 ZTY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 119,427 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 119,398 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 109,336 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 97,070 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 97,070 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 77,216 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,954 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 62,881 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 59,435 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 59,435 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 56,545 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 53,387 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 49,760 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 46,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,211 miles

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

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

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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FH08 ZTY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FH08 ZTY, 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 FH08 ZTY registered?

FH08 ZTY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is FH08 ZTY safe to buy?

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