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FY08 ZRL

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

88,693 mi
Last recorded88,693 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ZRL
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 88,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 87,491 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 86,216 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 84,375 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2023 84,336 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 83,173 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 82,317 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,400 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 77,308 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 72,698 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 68,027 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 63,325 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 58,583 miles

Both rear tyres, tread depth worn low!

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,646 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 37,747 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 31,132 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin.

rear tyres on 2-3mm

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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FY08 ZRL is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 FY08 ZRL, 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 FY08 ZRL registered?

FY08 ZRL is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is FY08 ZRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY08 ZRL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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