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LV08 ZLN

2008 BMW 130

Red Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

59,148 mi
Last recorded59,148 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 ZLN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 59,148 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 56,999 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 55,016 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 53,598 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 53,582 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 51,691 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2022 51,680 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,281 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 50,281 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 47,266 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 47,266 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,256 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 44,256 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 42,700 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 42,700 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 41,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm & uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced & full of conensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm & inner edge uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

all under trays damaged & insecure

e.m.l. light on dash indicating a fault

Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,183 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 17,597 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 13,925 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 13,925 miles

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

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

all brake disc surface corroded

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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LV08 ZLN is a 2008 BMW 130 in Red with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 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 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LV08 ZLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV08 ZLN registered?

LV08 ZLN is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is LV08 ZLN safe to buy?

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