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CN08 LFZ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,609 mi
Last recorded132,609 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN08 LFZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 132,609 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 126,959 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 122,951 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 103,238 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,242 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 87,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 83,218 miles

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)

run flat indicator on

service light on

Fail 25 Aug 2016 83,218 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

run flat indicator on

service light on

Pass 3 Jul 2015 79,011 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 75,942 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,942 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 70,897 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 58,527 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 41,911 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 40,452 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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CN08 LFZ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CN08 LFZ, 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 CN08 LFZ registered?

CN08 LFZ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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