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LV08 ZKN

2008 BMW 120

Bronze Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

188,983 mi
Last recorded188,983 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 ZKN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 188,983 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 177,163 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 163,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 152,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 145,209 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 135,303 miles

both front flexi hoses perishing / o/s/r outer pad getting low / slight play in o/s/r hub / slight rear diff leak / engine x under covers fitted

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges / n/s/f tyre cutting out bad on outer

Pass 16 Aug 2018 114,199 miles

engine x under covers fitted / slight perishing on front flexi hoses

Pass 1 Aug 2017 91,308 miles

engine x under covers fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Aug 2017 91,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine x under covers fitted

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2016 68,467 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 68,467 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 67,625 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 67,625 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 62,917 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 53,525 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LV08 ZKN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Bronze with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LV08 ZKN, 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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LV08 ZKN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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