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DF08 ZDK

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,978 mi
Last recorded104,978 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 ZDK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 104,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 101,250 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,254 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 93,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 89,374 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 89,374 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a.b.s light on all the time (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 76,531 miles

Exhaust flexie deteriorated.

Front tyres worn on outer edges.

Rear tyres worn on edges.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside component.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 May 2016 74,739 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2015 56,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 36,263 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 31,620 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 23,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 16,941 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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DF08 ZDK is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DF08 ZDK, 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 DF08 ZDK registered?

DF08 ZDK is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 April 2008.

Is DF08 ZDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF08 ZDK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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