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AO08 LWS

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,218 mi
Last recorded143,218 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 LWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 143,218 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bubbling under plastic (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 136,689 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 129,950 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin

engine bay and under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 129,949 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin

Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin

engine bay and under body covers fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2016 118,380 miles

Oil leak from under side of vehicle ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rubber disc badly cracked ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 15 Oct 2016 118,380 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended sides and fog lamps not working (1.9.4)

Oil leak from under side of vehicle ()

Propshaft universal joint worn rubber disc badly cracked ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 17 Oct 2015 99,824 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2015 99,824 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,561 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,693 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,852 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 54,770 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear pads 4mm

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2012 54,769 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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear pads 4mm

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2011 40,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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 LWS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AO08 LWS, 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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AO08 LWS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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