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AF08 SVA

2008 BMW 1 Series

Brown Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,574 mi
Last recorded179,574 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 SVA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 179,574 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 175,123 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2023 172,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rear Arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 165,089 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 158,461 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 158,461 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Door mirror glass deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Fog light not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake discs got hot due to bind on brake

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 155,696 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 155,651 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 147,956 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 147,956 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 129,685 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 129,683 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 108,420 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,512 miles

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

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

judder from engine/ gearbox

Fail 7 Mar 2016 89,512 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt most rearward arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

judder from engine/ gearbox

Pass 10 Mar 2015 79,521 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 61,461 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 24,133 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 20,838 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)

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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AF08 SVA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF08 SVA, 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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AF08 SVA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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