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CX08 SXK

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,476 mi
Last recorded138,476 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX08 SXK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 138,476 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 127,174 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 124,483 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 118,267 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 112,145 miles

signs of oil leak at front

Pass 27 Jul 2020 103,255 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 90,993 miles

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

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

exhaust front inscure

under covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 90,992 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Lower arm outter bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust mount

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

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

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

undercovers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 87,322 miles

Front Exhaust flexi

Front Main beam aim uneven.

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

Offside Rear Number plate light emmiting less than 50% (LED)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount (zip tie)

Under covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 87,322 miles

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

Front Exhaust flexi

Front Main beam aim uneven.

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

Offside Rear Number plate light emmiting less than 50% (LED)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount (zip tie)

Under covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2016 81,334 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 73,946 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 73,946 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 62,900 miles

n/s front tyre worn slightly low on outer edge

Fail 8 May 2014 62,900 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s front tyre worn slightly low on outer edge

Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,685 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 41,551 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,370 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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CX08 SXK is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CX08 SXK, 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 CX08 SXK registered?

CX08 SXK is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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