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EY08 KHW

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

79,956 mi
Last recorded79,956 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 79,956 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2020 79,924 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2019 77,321 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 77,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 75,331 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 75,330 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,205 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 54,668 miles

Front wipers smear.

n/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

o/s/f tyre feathered on outer edge

Pass 4 Nov 2014 50,700 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 41,076 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Nov 2012 29,202 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 28,612 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres wearing low from outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,154 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 KHW is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY08 KHW, 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 KHW registered?

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

Is EY08 KHW safe to buy?

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