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AU08 LKE

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,894 mi
Last recorded136,894 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 LKE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 14 Mar 2026 136,894 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))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 133,424 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 129,281 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 125,450 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 123,113 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 116,268 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 110,769 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 98,981 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,377 miles

both front tyres at legal limits worn on edges

both rear tyres near legal limits

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,031 miles

n/s/f inner brake pad wearing low

n/s/f tyre wearing low on outside edge

unable to check sill covers due to under trays fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,842 miles

1.under trays and sill covers fitted at time of test

2.both rear tyres near legal limits

Pass 1 Apr 2015 53,456 miles

1.outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,453 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 28,160 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 19,816 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,610 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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AU08 LKE is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AU08 LKE, 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 AU08 LKE registered?

AU08 LKE is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is AU08 LKE safe to buy?

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