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CA08 UOG

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

165,802 mi
Last recorded165,802 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 UOG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 165,802 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 148,570 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 147,828 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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 Sep 2016 123,925 miles

Centre Front Exhaust flexi deteriated not blowing at time of test

Fail 22 Sep 2016 123,925 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Front Exhaust flexi deteriated not blowing at time of test

Pass 14 Oct 2015 111,684 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 91,278 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 71,968 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 50,905 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,227 miles

Near side rear tyre is worn low on inner edge

Off side front tyre is worn low on outer edge

Pass 14 Jun 2011 37,396 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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CA08 UOG is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CA08 UOG, 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 CA08 UOG registered?

CA08 UOG is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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