MOT Status
ValidMileage
122,707 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()
Nearside Front tyre badly worn on both edges
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both rear pads getting low
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 rears ()
Ful cap seal is perished cracking .
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ((REAR)) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 rears ()
Ful cap seal is perished cracking .
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt to all rear seats ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front head lamp full of condensation
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside front shock absorber is damp
Rear tyres worn inner edges worn low, and cracking in treads
TPMS light is on
Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall, NO cords visable.
Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in treads.
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in treads.
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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DB08 SGB is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol 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 DB08 SGB, 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 DB08 SGB registered?
DB08 SGB is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is DB08 SGB safe to buy?
The MOT history for DB08 SGB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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