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LF58 ZZP

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

176,150 mi
Last recorded176,150 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF58 ZZP
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 176,150 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front most arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing sharply outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

front axle has different size tyres fitted than to rear axle

Pass 16 Apr 2025 171,721 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 168,447 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 165,254 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 162,640 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 162,639 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 159,110 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 159,109 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2020 157,492 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 155,369 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 150,053 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 143,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 138,329 miles

front brakes imbalance

Pass 1 May 2015 133,892 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 131,505 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 131,505 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 126,109 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 126,109 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 118,806 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Oct 2011 96,974 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 96,954 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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LF58 ZZP is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LF58 ZZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF58 ZZP registered?

LF58 ZZP is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 14 November 2008.

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The MOT history for LF58 ZZP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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