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A2 TJD

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,589 mi
Last recorded125,589 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TJD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 125,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 122,899 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 120,820 miles

Offside Rear padds 3mm

Pass 12 Aug 2022 119,436 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 117,663 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 117,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm to the front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 99,222 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 97,026 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 95,183 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 92,641 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,505 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 70,226 miles

N/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Jun 2015 70,226 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

O/S front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 57,396 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 57,396 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 46,525 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 46,525 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,668 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,304 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 18,018 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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A2 TJD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A2 TJD, 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 A2 TJD registered?

A2 TJD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 April 2008.

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