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B9 OJR

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,762 mi
Last recorded86,762 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 OJR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 86,762 miles

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2025 86,762 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

COVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 63,648 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 50,843 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2023 50,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 41,465 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory outer casing damaged

Covers & shield fitted

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 41,465 miles

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory outer casing damaged

Covers & shield fitted

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 39,631 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory outer casing damaged

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured white / yellow light (4.4.3 (a))

covers + shields fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2020 37,606 miles

covers & shields fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2020 37,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer edge marked with blue chalk 2055017 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge marked with blue chalk 2055017 runflat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers & shields fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 32,956 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 28,531 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 2055017 (4.1.E.1)

covers & shields fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2017 24,501 miles

covers & shields fitted not allowing full inspection

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 21,878 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2014 18,179 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 14,549 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 11,170 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 10,059 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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B9 OJR is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 B9 OJR, 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 B9 OJR registered?

B9 OJR is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is B9 OJR safe to buy?

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