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EY08 OLH

2008 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

12,813 mi
Last recorded12,813 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 OLH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 12,813 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 116,924 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 116,923 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2015 102,460 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2015 102,460 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 16 Jan 2013 88,033 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 77,896 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 66,930 miles

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

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 OLH is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OLH, 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 OLH registered?

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

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