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AB08 DVB

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,236 mi
Last recorded57,236 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 DVB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2023 57,236 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 54,157 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 52,332 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 51,006 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on v.outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on v.outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 49,554 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 47,316 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,143 miles

nearside rear tyre worn very low

offside rear tyre worn

trims fitted to outersills

trims fitted to undersides

Fail 30 Aug 2017 43,142 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing all wheels (4.2.A.1e)

nearside rear tyre worn very low

offside rear tyre worn

trims fitted to outersills

trims fitted to undersides

Pass 22 Aug 2016 38,455 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Rear brake pads are getting low

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2015 34,876 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 30,996 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 25,334 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 25,334 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 23,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 18,392 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,127 miles

car as full under body covers fitted

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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AB08 DVB is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AB08 DVB, 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 AB08 DVB registered?

AB08 DVB is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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