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AN08 YEV

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,784 mi
Last recorded67,784 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAN08 YEV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 67,784 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 64,530 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 62,092 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 59,521 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,325 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 53,984 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 51,184 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 48,805 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 45,185 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 41,060 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2016 41,031 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 37,569 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 32,932 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Jun 2013 27,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 27,176 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 20,334 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 20,334 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2011 14,177 miles

front tyres worn edges

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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AN08 YEV is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AN08 YEV, 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 AN08 YEV registered?

AN08 YEV is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is AN08 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AN08 YEV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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