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DK08 RZL

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,696 mi
Last recorded113,696 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 RZL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 113,696 miles

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

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 101,863 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR U.J SLIGHT PLAY (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view SUNSTRIP FITTED (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 101,863 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BULB IN WRONG (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively REAR U.J SLIGHT PLAY (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view SUNSTRIP FITTED (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 98,663 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 95,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 95,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 88,714 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 88,057 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 85,434 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 74,451 miles

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

o/s/f o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2016 68,172 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,171 miles

Engine light on.

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 50,829 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 40,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 37,766 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 28,238 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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DK08 RZL is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK08 RZL, 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 DK08 RZL registered?

DK08 RZL is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is DK08 RZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK08 RZL shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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