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AB08 OLN

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,391 mi
Last recorded130,391 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OLN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2019 130,391 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 130,391 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 119,154 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2017 100,000 miles

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)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 100,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 98,542 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 83,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 83,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 61,362 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 48,455 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 May 2011 33,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OLN is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AB08 OLN, 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 OLN registered?

AB08 OLN is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is AB08 OLN safe to buy?

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