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AU58 OWH

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,601 mi
Last recorded164,601 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 OWH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2025 164,601 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2025 164,601 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 163,977 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 158,500 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 148,389 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 135,130 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 135,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 115,583 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2018 108,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/55/16 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 205/55/16 run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,158 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 89,432 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres low and worn on inside and outside edges

Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,700 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 72,089 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 72,089 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 55,080 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,586 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 33,233 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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AU58 OWH is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AU58 OWH, 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 AU58 OWH registered?

AU58 OWH is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 September 2008.

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