MOT Status
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106,362 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both) appear worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) inner mounting bush worn allowing borderline movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge, worn bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) inner mounting bush worn allowing borderline movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge, worn bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside floor under tray, loose but secure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres 2mm and slightly out of shape (205/50R17w)
n\s\f wiper smearing slightly
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BL08 VUU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 BL08 VUU, 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 BL08 VUU registered?
BL08 VUU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 July 2008.
Is BL08 VUU safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL08 VUU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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