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AB08 ELP

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,315 mi
Last recorded78,315 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ELP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 4 May 2017 78,315 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 71,148 miles

front tyres low tread inner edges

Pass 20 May 2015 58,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2014 46,668 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 39,731 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 32,842 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 24,313 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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AB08 ELP is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ELP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 ELP registered?

AB08 ELP is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 May 2008.

Is AB08 ELP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 ELP shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AB08 ELP have outstanding finance?

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