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GY08 ZFR

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

101,821 mi
Last recorded101,821 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 ZFR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 101,821 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2023 101,821 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 28 May 2022 93,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge, 4mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 87,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on outer edge, 4mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 May 2020 86,107 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 86,107 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 80,090 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 76,103 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 76,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 68,574 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 61,543 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 57,996 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 50,284 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 43,786 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 43,643 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear washer in-op

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,347 miles

tread wearing low on inner/outer edge on both front tyres

Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,684 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,331 miles

gear box leaking oil

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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GY08 ZFR 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 78.9%.

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 GY08 ZFR, 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 GY08 ZFR registered?

GY08 ZFR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is GY08 ZFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY08 ZFR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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