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A130 JAY

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,425 mi
Last recorded87,425 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA130 JAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 87,425 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 85,611 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 83,799 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 82,067 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 80,513 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 77,885 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 75,023 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 71,400 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 68,058 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 56,565 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 52,699 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted engine covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2015 52,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2014 45,996 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 36,060 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has cut not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 25 Jun 2012 25,232 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 19,263 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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A130 JAY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 A130 JAY, 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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What year was A130 JAY registered?

A130 JAY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is A130 JAY safe to buy?

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