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DN08 WSW

2008 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,051 mi
Last recorded151,051 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 WSW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 151,051 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 141,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front signs of impact damage

Offside Rear signs of impact damage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 141,067 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front signs of impact damage

Offside Rear signs of impact damage

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 133,045 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 130,665 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 119,309 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 110,477 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi worn (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 102,848 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 102,848 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Main beam light inop (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb inop (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 88,401 miles

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2017 88,199 miles

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

Exhaust flexi joint rattling and deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2016 78,919 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,959 miles

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)

Fail 9 Jun 2015 69,958 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2014 61,799 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 53,176 miles

o/s/f tyre worn both edges

Fail 31 May 2013 53,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn both edges

Pass 30 May 2012 45,375 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 34,788 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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DN08 WSW is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DN08 WSW, 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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DN08 WSW is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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