MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,043 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear handbrake cable corroded
Rear general underbody corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Handbrake cable corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear General underbody.corrosion
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Fog light inoperative but pre 1st march 2018
Nearside Rear Reverse light inoperative but pre 1st September 2009
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Handbrake cable corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear General underbody.corrosion
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front windows have slight tint
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust system insecure rear bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom suspension arm to hub assembly bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working both front side lights n/w (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre getting low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom outer bush on hub assy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom outer bush on hub assy (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
N/S rear shocker dust cover loose
O/S rear shocker dust cover loose
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
chip in windscreen zone b
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
chip in windscreen zone b
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LF08 ZGR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 ZGR, 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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LF08 ZGR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 April 2008.
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