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EY08 OJS

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,256 mi
Last recorded85,256 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 OJS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 85,256 miles

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Fail 17 May 2017 85,256 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes low/require checking

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2016 79,040 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs worn

Fail 19 Apr 2016 79,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear discs worn

Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,398 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 52,522 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 42,360 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 42,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 31,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 24,142 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 OJS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OJS, 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 EY08 OJS registered?

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

Is EY08 OJS safe to buy?

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