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LG08 ZKV

2008 BMW 123

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,704 mi
Last recorded131,704 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12386,089 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ZKV
MakeBMW
Model123
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 131,704 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Aug 2019 131,704 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 122,402 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 111,797 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 109,584 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 3mm and has nail in tyre (run flat) (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front large chip on wheel rim

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various oil leaks

wiper blades smearing windscreen

Pass 28 Nov 2015 105,669 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 100,935 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 87,848 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R tyre obviously fitted incorrectly against rotation of tread, however no direction is printed on tyre, only an arrow marking and this alone is not a reason for rejection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jan 2013
Fail 8 Jan 2013 77,972 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2012 70,801 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

different size tyres on front and back

light scratch in windscreen

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,995 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 123?

Based on 78,838 MOT tests across 5,186 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
7,303
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
5,186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,813
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 975
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 630
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 505
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 456
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LG08 ZKV is a 2008 BMW 123 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 BMW 123 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 86,089 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 123 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,813 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG08 ZKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 123 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 123 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LG08 ZKV registered?

LG08 ZKV is a 2008 BMW 123, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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