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AU58 OYM

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,285 mi
Last recorded114,285 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 OYM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 114,285 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 106,125 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 106,125 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 94,207 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 79,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 75,393 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 67,951 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers over outer sills

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear wiper in op

Fail 27 Nov 2018 67,951 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

covers over outer sills

engine cover and under trays fitted

rear wiper in op

Pass 3 Nov 2017 57,923 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 46,018 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,310 miles

o/s/r tyre becoming worn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,009 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Slight damage to front windscreen.

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 20,661 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 15,255 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outside edges.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 11,890 miles

n/s front tyre wearing low on outside edge.

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 OYM is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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