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RE08 ZKN

2008 BMW 120

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,138 mi
Last recorded188,138 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 ZKN
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 188,138 miles

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

rear suspensions corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2024 188,130 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

rear suspensions corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2024 188,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine has misfire.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded.

Fail 24 Aug 2024 188,018 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Engine has misfire.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Minor engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear sub frame corroded.

Pass 5 Sep 2023 180,730 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 180,730 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 172,535 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 22 Aug 2022 172,535 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Sep 2021 168,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake hoses insecure clips missing

Fail 31 Aug 2021 168,748 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake hoses insecure clips missing

Pass 1 Sep 2020 165,238 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 160,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 155,603 miles

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

nearside and offside front brake hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 147,855 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 139,148 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 129,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 121,093 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

front and rear dics lipped

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2013 114,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

body sill covers fitted

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn down close to 1.5 mm

Pass 9 Jul 2012 107,075 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 91,382 miles

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

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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RE08 ZKN is a 2008 BMW 120 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE08 ZKN, 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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RE08 ZKN is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 11 August 2008.

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