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LG08 ZNE

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

130,538 mi
Last recorded130,538 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG08 ZNE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 130,538 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 126,877 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 123,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

TPMS warning

Pass 26 Feb 2021 122,828 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2021 122,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 117,915 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 113,013 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 107,582 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 91,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 68,349 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 68,349 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 67,784 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 67,782 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 63,225 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 63,225 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 58,894 miles

both front tyres worn 0n inner andouter edges

Pass 21 Mar 2012 56,485 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 51,602 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 ZNE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 ZNE, 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 ZNE registered?

LG08 ZNE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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