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EU08 ZTJ

2008 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,397 mi
Last recorded130,397 miles
Recorded on25 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 ZTJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2020 130,397 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 121,231 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2019 121,231 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 118,397 miles

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

Offside Front tyre crackes on inner wall

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

Pass 24 May 2017 115,290 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 110,765 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 110,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 104,138 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)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 96,679 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 91,761 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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EU08 ZTJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EU08 ZTJ, 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 EU08 ZTJ registered?

EU08 ZTJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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