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DS08 KBU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,595 mi
Last recorded115,595 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 KBU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 115,595 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Undertray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 107,735 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

under trays fitted.

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 99,816 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 99,773 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 94,483 miles

Gearbox oil leak

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 94,451 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox oil leak

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,024 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 83,926 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,786 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 76,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 62,855 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,086 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 45,096 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,580 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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DS08 KBU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DS08 KBU, 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 DS08 KBU registered?

DS08 KBU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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