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B2 KTA

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,936 mi
Last recorded182,936 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 KTA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 182,936 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 173,131 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 154,252 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 145,410 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 135,976 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 135,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 124,034 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light lit on dash

Fail 20 Aug 2015 127,017 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light lit on dash

Pass 18 Aug 2014 109,908 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 109,819 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 93,841 miles

front+rear inner brake pads starting to wear thin.

o/s/r tyre pressure low.

o/s/r tyre wearing very thin on inner edge.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,451 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 66,219 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2011 66,219 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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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B2 KTA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 B2 KTA, 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 B2 KTA registered?

B2 KTA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 February 2008.

Is B2 KTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for B2 KTA shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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