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AD08 ZFE

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

216,064 mi
Last recorded216,064 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 ZFE
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 216,064 miles

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

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 207,386 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 200,726 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 192,662 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 188,282 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Around Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers grease cover missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers grease cover missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 191,265 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 185,947 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip in zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip outside zone 'A' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 165,084 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 138,806 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,921 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 116,921 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 99,258 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 84,843 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 58,868 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 44,836 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 35,476 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Pass 22 Feb 2011 34,260 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

Fail 22 Feb 2011 34,260 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on shoulders

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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AD08 ZFE is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AD08 ZFE, 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 AD08 ZFE registered?

AD08 ZFE is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 22 March 2008.

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