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AC08 XBG

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,655 mi
Last recorded109,655 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC08 XBG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 109,655 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 109,655 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 106,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Apr 2025 106,906 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened subframe mount bracket / arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 104,954 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 102,915 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 102,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed staring to split open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inner edge and splitting open (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,175 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,835 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened cup (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,268 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,046 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 86,162 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 86,154 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,116 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,690 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,927 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 64,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 64,321 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2013 57,280 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,756 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,527 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 40,527 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 29,267 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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AC08 XBG is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AC08 XBG, 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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AC08 XBG is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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