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LF08 ZKJ

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,561 mi
Last recorded31,561 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZKJ
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 31,561 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 30,293 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 29,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM 225/45/17/RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 28,637 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM /225/45/17/RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 27,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5MM /225/45/17/RF (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 26,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM /225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 26,708 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2019 24,719 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to brake pad wire sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to brake pad wire sensor (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres 4/5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 22,735 miles

Engine and under trays fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 21,124 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 21,124 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre cut to cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 18,967 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 15,792 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 14,200 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2012 11,519 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 8,977 miles

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 ZKJ is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 LF08 ZKJ, 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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What year was LF08 ZKJ registered?

LF08 ZKJ is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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