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MK08 ZRN

2008 BMW 130

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,342 mi
Last recorded179,342 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 ZRN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 179,342 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 177,624 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 175,457 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2022 170,524 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 161,958 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 161,958 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2020 147,560 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 134,009 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2018 121,047 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 108,962 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 108,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Rear suspension lower arm hub bush play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 103,814 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 100,895 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,284 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 88,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,877 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 55,746 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 37,714 miles

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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MK08 ZRN is a 2008 BMW 130 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MK08 ZRN, 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 MK08 ZRN registered?

MK08 ZRN is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is MK08 ZRN safe to buy?

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