MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Offside Rear Parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Low effort parking brake fault...... (3.7.D.3b)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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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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