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EY08 KHR

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,051 mi
Last recorded148,051 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 KHR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 148,051 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2023 148,051 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 125,327 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 109,839 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 102,080 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 88,349 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 88,348 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2018 72,415 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,015 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 39,163 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 33,099 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,635 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 17 Feb 2012 22,348 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 17,069 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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EY08 KHR is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 EY08 KHR, 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 EY08 KHR registered?

EY08 KHR is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is EY08 KHR safe to buy?

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