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CA08 XNN

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,741 mi
Last recorded147,741 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA08 XNN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 147,741 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 146,629 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 142,888 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 139,192 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 136,588 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 133,479 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 125,989 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 125,989 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))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 120,456 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 5 Jul 2016 112,972 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 104,963 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jun 2015 104,963 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 91,856 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 79,598 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Jul 2012 64,732 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Jun 2011 43,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 43,105 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 XNN is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XNN, 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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CA08 XNN is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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