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BL08 LNA

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,518 mi
Last recorded146,518 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 LNA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 146,518 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 146,472 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine cover fitted obscuring engine components

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Under tray fitted obscuring underside components

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 131,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 113,784 miles

Front Exhaust down-pipe flexi has deteriorated/cracked welding but has no obvious gas loss at time of test

Front Gearbox prop shaft seal weeping oil

Fuel cap/sealing device has a perished/cracked sealing ring but still forms a permanent seal at time of test

Multiple fault codes found (total of 20) for various system electrical faults, codes cleared & none returned at time of test but further investigation may be required if warning lamp re-appears after further road usage.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Deteriorated/very dim so not illuminating registration plate sufficiently (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Reversing lamp not working, but Fail only applicable if Fitted to vehicles first used from 1 September 2009

Fail 14 May 2019 113,783 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Exhaust down-pipe flexi has deteriorated/cracked welding but has no obvious gas loss at time of test

Front Gearbox prop shaft seal weeping oil

Fuel cap/sealing device has a perished/cracked sealing ring but still forms a permanent seal at time of test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Deteriorated/very dim so not illuminating registration plate sufficiently (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,518 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 100,518 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Low effort parking brake fault...... (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 16 May 2017 92,251 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 92,250 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.8mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 76,230 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 68,734 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,732 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,168 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 40,420 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 34,242 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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BL08 LNA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 BL08 LNA, 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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BL08 LNA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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