MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged
bonnet catch sticking
front flexi brake pipes perished
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
front wiper blades smearing the windscreen
n/s/r reversing light not working
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
front wiper blades smearing the windscreen
n/s/r reversing light not working
n/s/r tyre on 2mm of tread
Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated
nearside front tyre has slight wear on both inner and outer edges
Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer pump filter blocked (8.2.3)
nearside front tyre has slight wear on both inner and outer edges
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall
items removed from drivers view prior to test
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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900 SM is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 900 SM, 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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900 SM is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2008.
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