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LF08 ZFM

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,129 mi
Last recorded125,129 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZFM
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 125,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the inner part of (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the inner part of (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 125,129 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the inner part of (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened the inner part of (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 117,141 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 104,885 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2019 104,885 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 92,195 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit on wear

advise tracking tyre wearing on edges front

emmissions too clean to measure

engine tray fitted

under trays fitted full lengh of car

Fail 10 Mar 2018 92,195 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre close to limit on wear

advise tracking tyre wearing on edges front

emmissions too clean to measure

engine tray fitted

under trays fitted full lengh of car

Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,856 miles

Emission to low to get a reading

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

undertray fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2017 79,856 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Emission to low to get a reading

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

undertray fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Apr 2016 66,397 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 7 Apr 2015 54,211 miles

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS READING TO LOW FOR D/S/M TO READ OR PICK UP

TYRE SIZE F 215 / 40 / 18 Y -- R 245 / 35 / 18 Y

Fail 28 Mar 2015 54,203 miles

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

DIESEL SMOKE EMISSIONS READING TO LOW FOR D/S/M TO READ OR PICK UP

TYRE SIZE F 215 / 40 / 18 Y -- R 245 / 35 / 18 Y

Fail 7 Apr 2014 43,661 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 43,661 miles

Nearside 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 11 Sep 2013 40,144 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,320 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 26,974 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,806 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 21,772 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LF08 ZFM is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LF08 ZFM, 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 LF08 ZFM registered?

LF08 ZFM is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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