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EY08 OMT

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

147,199 mi
Last recorded147,199 miles
Recorded on22 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 OMT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2019 147,199 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 135,344 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 202,497 miles

Front Wiper blades could be better

Fail 27 Apr 2017 202,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front Wiper blades could be better

Pass 5 May 2016 114,874 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,716 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 89,988 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 76,698 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 58,704 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 40,084 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 OMT is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OMT, 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 OMT registered?

EY08 OMT is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is EY08 OMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 OMT shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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