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LR58 ZKA

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,543 mi
Last recorded165,543 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 ZKA
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2021 165,543 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 154,955 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 141,450 miles

Exhaust from clamp corroded.

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 May 2019 141,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust from clamp corroded.

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

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

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

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

offside parking brake reading slightly down.

Pass 3 Mar 2018 130,143 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 118,151 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 99,509 miles

service light on

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 99,492 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb not clipped in (1.8.A.1b)

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

service light on

Pass 16 Jun 2015 84,551 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2014 74,707 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 74,706 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 72,300 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 62,839 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 52,558 miles

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

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

front brake discs healy lipped

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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LR58 ZKA is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LR58 ZKA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LR58 ZKA registered?

LR58 ZKA is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 10 October 2008.

Is LR58 ZKA safe to buy?

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