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LF08 ZKE

2008 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,883 mi
Last recorded101,883 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZKE
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 101,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 101,883 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 92,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Mar 2025 92,026 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 84,904 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 84,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake pad sensor (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 73,467 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 66,751 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 63,020 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 63,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 57,125 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 49,837 miles

offside front lower arm bush worn

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,755 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,026 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2016 36,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inside wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,769 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 28,617 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,326 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 18,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Feb 2011 13,995 miles

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut, not 25mm in length or 10% of tyre width.

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 ZKE is a 2008 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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 ZKE, 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 ZKE registered?

LF08 ZKE is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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