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CJ03 BOS

2008 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

145,670 mi
Last recorded145,670 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ03 BOS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 145,670 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 134,956 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 134,937 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 122,730 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 122,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated marked with chalk (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 110,874 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2022 99,068 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2022 99,047 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jun 2021 95,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 May 2021 95,889 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 May 2020 92,686 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 92,667 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 82,280 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 82,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front front brake service light illuminated indicating brakes require attention

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

Rear front brake service light illuminated indicating brakes require attention

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

brake fluid interval light illuminated indicating brake fluid change required

service light on indicating vehicle require service

Pass 25 Nov 2017 78,924 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 78,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge & tyre perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 60,489 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 48,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2015 48,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 33,982 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2013 31,905 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 27,788 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 27,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F BRAKE PAD WARNING CLOSE TO DISC

O/S/F WIPER BLADE SMEARING SCREEN AT CENTRE OF BLADE SWEPT AREA

O/S/R BRAKE PAD WARNING SENSOR DAMAGED

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,743 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 22,743 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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CJ03 BOS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CJ03 BOS, 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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CJ03 BOS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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