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EXZ 8176

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

184,450 mi
Last recorded184,450 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEXZ 8176
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 184,450 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 164,725 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 164,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 147,586 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Feb 2020 144,007 miles

ENGINE SOUNDS NOISY AND RATTLING

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 139,887 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 130,495 miles

All brake discs corroded and worn

Centre rear brake lense damaged

Nearside front shock corroded

Nearside rear crash damage covered

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2018 130,495 miles

All brake discs corroded and worn

Centre rear brake lense damaged

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault Fault code cleared via diagnostics (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Part supplied by customer (7.1.3)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard Part supplied by customer (7.1.3)

Nearside front shock corroded

Nearside rear crash damage covered

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leaks

Fail 13 Jan 2018 130,494 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

All brake discs corroded and worn

Centre rear brake lense damaged

Nearside front shock corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

Oil leaks

Pass 14 Oct 2016 111,681 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 111,676 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 97,407 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2014 85,198 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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EXZ 8176 is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EXZ 8176, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EXZ 8176 registered?

EXZ 8176 is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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