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LF08 ZHD

2008 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

90,355 mi
Last recorded90,355 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZHD
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 90,355 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 90,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 90,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2553518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2553518 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,109 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 18 Mar 2024 90,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 16 Mar 2023 90,057 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 89,868 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 89,498 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 89,494 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe between flexy hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 2 x front to rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 89,168 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight lift in near side front top suspension mount

Pass 14 Mar 2019 88,765 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,938 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,830 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 85,224 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,703 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,036 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 66,415 miles

offside rear shock absorber damp

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,210 miles

Nail in off side front tyre leaking air

Pass 17 Feb 2011 38,009 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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LF08 ZHD is a 2008 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF08 ZHD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LF08 ZHD registered?

LF08 ZHD is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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