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DA08 NFM

2008 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

137,894 mi
Last recorded137,894 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA08 NFM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 137,894 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2024 137,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 130,677 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 130,673 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 128,094 miles

under tray loose

Pass 2 Feb 2021 123,489 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front shock low resistance

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse light inoperative

tyre pressure light on

Fail 1 Feb 2021 123,489 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively flat blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low prs (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front shock low resistance

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

reverse light inoperative

tyre pressure light on

Pass 23 Apr 2019 109,404 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 109,404 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 99,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 91,381 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2017 91,381 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 79,490 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to perish around strut centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to perish around strut centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Continental 245/35ZR18/92Y (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 79,490 miles

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection of certain components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to perish around strut centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose starting to perish around strut centre mount. (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Continental 245/35ZR18/92Y (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 66,854 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2014 59,234 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads getting low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 51,066 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 51,066 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,744 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyre pressure system fault

Pass 3 Jun 2011 31,950 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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DA08 NFM is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA08 NFM, 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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DA08 NFM is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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