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LX08 ZKV

2008 BMW 120

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,579 mi
Last recorded82,579 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 ZKV
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 82,579 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 82,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 74,577 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 74,577 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Mar 2016 64,683 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 56,199 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 48,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside offside front wiper blades worn rubber

Pass 14 Mar 2013 124,677 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 110,442 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 88,049 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 ZKV is a 2008 BMW 120 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LX08 ZKV, 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 ZKV registered?

LX08 ZKV is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is LX08 ZKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX08 ZKV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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