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LM08 ZKS

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

166,355 mi
Last recorded166,355 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM08 ZKS
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 166,355 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 157,053 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 148,787 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 148,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 142,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 50 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 135,882 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 135,874 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed fouling and rubbing on drop link (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 130,156 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2020 130,156 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 122,675 miles

slight play in both rear upper tie bar bushes

Pass 29 May 2018 115,362 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 109,143 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 103,541 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly scrubbed on inner edge

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 95,806 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 90,815 miles

Offside front tyre wearing thin on both edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 82,633 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads getting low

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Jul 2012 73,450 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 66,931 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 51,003 miles

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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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LM08 ZKS 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 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM08 ZKS, 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 LM08 ZKS registered?

LM08 ZKS is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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