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AD08 BYZ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

181,224 mi
Last recorded181,224 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD08 BYZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 181,224 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 176,822 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Been rubbing on bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 176,812 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative light on (seat wiring ) (7.1.5 (c))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test off mirror ()

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Been rubbing on bracket (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 173,359 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 173,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Limit 0.53m3, measured 0.82m3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 164,779 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 153,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 142,770 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,604 miles

rear brake pads worn thin brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2019 125,604 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brake pads worn thin brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2018 113,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 102,514 miles

Rear brake pads looking worn

Rear prop shaft rubber coupling starting to crack

Pass 22 Feb 2016 94,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 83,494 miles

emissions to low to register on EGA

front tyres low on edges

rear pads getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2014 72,217 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,844 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 64,838 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 52,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2011 35,438 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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AD08 BYZ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD08 BYZ, 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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AD08 BYZ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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