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AH08 TOM

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,449 mi
Last recorded50,449 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH08 TOM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 8 Apr 2026 50,449 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Central primary grooves 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 43,640 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 36,149 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 33,483 miles

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

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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AH08 TOM is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AH08 TOM, 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 AH08 TOM registered?

AH08 TOM is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is AH08 TOM safe to buy?

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