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LG08 ZYU

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,663 mi
Last recorded128,663 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 128,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2024 128,663 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 118,632 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to the rear sub frame

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

slight perishing to the front brake hoses

Fail 22 Mar 2023 118,632 miles

Exhaust system insecure clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to the rear sub frame

engine cover under trays and sill covers fitted

slight perishing to the front brake hoses

Pass 21 Dec 2021 101,914 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,163 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2019 72,864 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2019 72,633 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear rose bush in hub assembly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 57,221 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 45,635 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 36,979 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 34,994 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,743 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 32,116 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on oujter edge

Fail 14 Dec 2013 32,116 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/F tyre worn on oujter edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2011 28,104 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 25,871 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 ZYU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

LG08 ZYU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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