MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,835 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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eingine oil leak
under trays fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
vehicle under body has surface corrosion in different spots
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
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
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
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
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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 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.
Is AO08 LWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for AO08 LWX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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