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LV08 ZLX

2008 BMW 120

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,498 mi
Last recorded132,498 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV08 ZLX
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 132,498 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 131,439 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 128,490 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 123,452 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 118,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 112,959 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,933 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Parking Lamp / Brake Fluid Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Feb 2020 103,933 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated Parking Lamp / Brake Fluid Lamp Illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,539 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 92,537 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 81,080 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 71,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2016 61,454 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very thin on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 53,105 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 48,620 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 48,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre 2mm 1.6mm on outer edges.nsf tyre 1.6mm 0n outer edge.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 38,317 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 38,301 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 37,819 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,200 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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LV08 ZLX is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 ZLX, 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 LV08 ZLX registered?

LV08 ZLX is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 28 June 2008.

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