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AE08 KDG

2008 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

134,661 mi
Last recorded134,661 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 KDG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 134,661 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 131,213 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 126,483 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 118,923 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2016 118,807 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 108,527 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 99,525 miles

both rear tyres very close to the limmits

front reg loose

nearside front tyre on the limmits also nail in the tread

Pass 11 May 2013 90,916 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,451 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,992 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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AE08 KDG is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AE08 KDG, 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 AE08 KDG registered?

AE08 KDG is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is AE08 KDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 KDG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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