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4343 NO

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,413 mi
Last recorded96,413 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4343 NO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 96,413 miles

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 96,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 87,415 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 76,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2022 66,533 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2021 58,960 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 45,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 35,320 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2017 26,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2017 26,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres worn close to the legal limit

engine covers and under body covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 13,562 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 13,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 May 2015 13,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2014 9,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2013 8,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 7,842 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 6,860 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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4343 NO is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 78,657 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4343 NO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 1 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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4343 NO is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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