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AF07 LGF

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

87,852 mi
Last recorded87,852 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 LGF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 87,852 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 76,819 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 64,191 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 58,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 56,088 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracked between treads

Pass 9 May 2019 52,025 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 49,252 miles

engine bay covers fitted

under vehicle trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2018 49,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine bay covers fitted

under vehicle trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2017 46,938 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers fitted

under vehicle trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,319 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 41,462 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,087 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,406 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 23,277 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 19,392 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 14,930 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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AF07 LGF is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AF07 LGF, 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 AF07 LGF registered?

AF07 LGF is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 March 2008.

Is AF07 LGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF07 LGF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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