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BF08 OEK

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

85,837 mi
Last recorded85,837 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 OEK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,837 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Feb 2017 76,184 miles

centre exhaust flexi/broke/slight blow

front brake hose flexis perished

tyre pressure light on

Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,482 miles

Front flexy section of the exhaust a little deteriorated

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall has a couple of small cuts

Pass 13 Feb 2015 58,692 miles

Both rear tyre getting low towards the legal limit

Front flexiable section of exhaust a little deteriorated

Front n/s outer sidewall has a small cut

Pass 14 Feb 2014 48,638 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 48,636 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 26 Feb 2013 40,543 miles

rear washer not working

Pass 16 Feb 2012 31,071 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BF08 OEK is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BF08 OEK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF08 OEK registered?

BF08 OEK is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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The MOT history for BF08 OEK shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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