MOT Status
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192,139 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component fouling and steering adversely affected Rack (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end ball joint play (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre is wearing at the inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front tyre is wearing at the inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge is worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front discs low
offside front tyre worn outer edge
rear pads low
rear tyres nearly on wear bars
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BK08 HUP is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 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 BK08 HUP, 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 BK08 HUP registered?
BK08 HUP is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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