MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Nearside Rear brake pads wearing thin
Offside Rear brake pads wearing thin
engine bay and under body covers fitted
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
Oil leak from under side of vehicle ()
Propshaft universal joint worn rubber disc badly cracked ()
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
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 ()
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both wearing on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was AO08 LWS registered?
AO08 LWS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.
Is AO08 LWS safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO08 LWS shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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