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LG08 ZHR

2008 BMW 120

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,008 mi
Last recorded95,008 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ZHR
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 95,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2024 95,008 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated foremost arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 87,823 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2022 87,822 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Sep 2021 82,909 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 82,909 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 79,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 75,712 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 75,712 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 71,988 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 67,836 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 62,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 53,435 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 May 2015 53,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2015 52,885 miles

All tyres low on tread, front outer edges bald, rears 2-3mm. Rear washer inop

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,276 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 42,172 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,655 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 30,806 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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LG08 ZHR is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG08 ZHR, 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 LG08 ZHR registered?

LG08 ZHR is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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