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AO08 LWX

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,835 mi
Last recorded170,835 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 170,835 miles

eingine oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2020 163,185 miles

under trays fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

vehicle under body has surface corrosion in different spots

Pass 8 Aug 2019 149,605 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 149,605 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2018 147,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 143,578 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2017 143,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

under trays fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2016 131,700 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 111,983 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 89,949 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 62,782 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,656 miles

2 deep cuts in n/s/f tyre close to cords

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

damp mark around n/s/r brake caliper piston

Fail 13 Sep 2012 50,656 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

2 deep cuts in n/s/f tyre close to cords

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

damp mark around n/s/r brake caliper piston

Pass 10 May 2012 48,087 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 48,087 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2011 36,612 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 LWX is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWX, 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 LWX registered?

AO08 LWX is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 March 2008.

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