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B4 OET

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,503 mi
Last recorded126,503 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 OET
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 126,503 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 121,124 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 121,124 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 115,110 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 106,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Top control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 99,820 miles

Front Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 95,007 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2018 90,742 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 85,530 miles

vehicle undercovers fitted

Pass 20 May 2016 82,358 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and perished advise to change

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 6 May 2016 82,348 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and perished advise to change

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 72,075 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

diesel emissions to clean for reading

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Oct 2014 72,075 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer tread

diesel emissions to clean for reading

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2013 57,956 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 60,274 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 49,271 miles

front discs worn

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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B4 OET is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 B4 OET, 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 B4 OET registered?

B4 OET is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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