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LF08 ZTG

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,136 mi
Last recorded116,136 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF08 ZTG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 116,136 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2025 116,136 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible x2 (4.1.4 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 112,291 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 108,730 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 106,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,790 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 96,124 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2019 88,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Rack arm slight play.

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,452 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 85,452 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 79,053 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2017 79,053 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 29 Apr 2016 68,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut in outer side wall but not exposing ply cords (4.1.E.1)

pans fitted under car resticting view

Fail 25 Apr 2016 68,316 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut on side wall (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and o/s rear (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut in outer side wall but not exposing ply cords (4.1.E.1)

pans fitted under car resticting view

Pass 20 Apr 2015 56,148 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 49,694 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 42,849 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 35,478 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,645 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 18,292 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 ZTG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTG, 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 ZTG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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