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AP08 AFK

2008 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

160,904 mi
Last recorded160,904 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 AFK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 160,904 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 153,324 miles

Flex pipe outer sleeve damaged

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

Fail 24 Sep 2020 153,296 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 147,422 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 140,339 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 134,171 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 127,388 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 120,471 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front worn on outer edge

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 113,660 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 106,600 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 99,459 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 93,636 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

wipers smear

Pass 25 Mar 2011 70,282 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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AP08 AFK is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP08 AFK, 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 AP08 AFK registered?

AP08 AFK is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 21 May 2008.

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The MOT history for AP08 AFK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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