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AF08 TFR

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

157,318 mi
Last recorded157,318 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 TFR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 157,318 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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))

Outer sill covers fitted

underbody heavily corroded

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 9 Nov 2022 150,746 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 137,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2020 133,769 miles

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

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Under body corrosion

Pass 30 Oct 2019 125,892 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 125,892 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 116,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 116,909 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 110,240 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 105,376 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box mounting snapped but exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Aug 2015 92,950 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)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 83,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 80,118 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge and getting close to balding but legal at time of inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2012 75,217 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 57,750 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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AF08 TFR is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF08 TFR, 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 TFR is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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