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DJ05 LAD

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,889 mi
Last recorded154,889 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 LAD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 154,889 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 133,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside front road wheel slightly damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2020 115,676 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,172 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 103,059 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 81,310 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake discs in poor condition

offside front tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre worn on the inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,648 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2015 72,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 64,003 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 52,761 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 43,875 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,828 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 33,753 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,206 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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)

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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DJ05 LAD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DJ05 LAD, 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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DJ05 LAD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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