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LX08 ZKC

2008 BMW 120

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

109,950 mi
Last recorded109,950 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 ZKC
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 109,950 miles

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 23 Jan 2025 109,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside front crossmember damage and corroded at crumple zone

exhaust insecure at join

Pass 4 Jan 2024 99,680 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 94,318 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 87,007 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 86,987 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 75,927 miles

full under trays fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2020 75,927 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

full under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2019 59,586 miles

under cover fitted front to rear

Pass 20 Apr 2018 57,500 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wearing low (4.1.E.1)

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

engine covers/under-trays blocking view of components

Pass 13 Apr 2017 52,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 48,249 miles

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 21 Apr 2016 48,249 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front clamp broken system loose (7.1.1)

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Pass 20 Apr 2015 42,826 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 37,110 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 33,718 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 33,430 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 33,430 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 26,965 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 26,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 20,433 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 12,299 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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LX08 ZKC is a 2008 BMW 120 in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX08 ZKC, 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 LX08 ZKC registered?

LX08 ZKC is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 25 March 2008.

Is LX08 ZKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 ZKC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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