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EY08 MKD

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

104,164 mi
Last recorded104,164 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 MKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 104,164 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 101,977 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Undertray cover fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2023 99,534 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2023 99,534 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 93,588 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2022 93,588 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 88,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyr worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2021 88,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyr worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2020 84,394 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 79,724 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 76,328 miles

offside front tyre has a slight cut

Pass 4 Feb 2017 72,094 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,963 miles

nearside front ntyre wearing on edge/s.

Fail 18 Feb 2015 61,501 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 61,501 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 56,164 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 56,164 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 48,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 48,290 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 48,258 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 37,355 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jan 2011 31,455 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 MKD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MKD, 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 MKD registered?

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

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