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AO08 KTU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,126 mi
Last recorded139,126 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 KTU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 139,126 miles

oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2023 139,112 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2022 135,779 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 135,435 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 125,677 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 118,327 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 111,008 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 111,005 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 100,489 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 86,325 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,979 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 71,423 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,165 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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AO08 KTU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO08 KTU, 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 AO08 KTU registered?

AO08 KTU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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