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LL08 ZRG

2008 BMW 120

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

149,486 mi
Last recorded149,486 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 ZRG
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 149,486 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 143,370 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 136,536 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 129,514 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 123,396 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 112,239 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 99,253 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,481 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 80,481 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 71,661 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 56,548 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 56,475 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both rear tyres 3mm

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 43,453 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 37,779 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 37,768 miles

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

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 20 Feb 2014 34,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2013 25,872 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 25,872 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 15,883 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 11,254 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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LL08 ZRG is a 2008 BMW 120 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LL08 ZRG, 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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LL08 ZRG is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 23 June 2008.

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