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MT08 ZKE

2008 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

125,204 mi
Last recorded125,204 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 ZKE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 125,204 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 125,204 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 117,403 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 106,017 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 100,129 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 95,113 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 86,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,869 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner and outer edges

slight play in both front anti-roll bar links

undertrays fitted obscuring underside inspection

Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,651 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,255 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,413 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 48,408 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 43,556 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,389 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 31,329 miles

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

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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MT08 ZKE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MT08 ZKE, 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 MT08 ZKE registered?

MT08 ZKE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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