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AO08 RSY

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,712 mi
Last recorded89,712 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 RSY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 89,712 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 87,852 miles

nsr tyre worn low on inside edge

Fail 23 Dec 2020 87,852 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nsr tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2019 81,626 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 77,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 77,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 72,606 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,434 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,594 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,938 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 46,968 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 46,966 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,570 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 35,543 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 RSY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 RSY, 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 RSY registered?

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

Is AO08 RSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO08 RSY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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