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LG08 ZKY

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

97,617 mi
Last recorded97,617 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ZKY
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 97,617 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 21 May 2018 95,563 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2017 94,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear general under body wear

Fail 6 Sep 2017 94,650 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear general under body wear

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 94,367 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 94,367 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 May 2015 86,681 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 77,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Apr 2014 77,696 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 May 2013 69,556 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 69,556 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Mar 2013 69,415 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,308 miles

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Mar 2012 56,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside front fog lamp insecure

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Mar 2011 43,463 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,463 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 ZKY is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZKY, 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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LG08 ZKY is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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