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EY08 OOA

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

90,400 mi
Last recorded90,400 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY08 OOA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 90,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 84,197 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 84,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 78,785 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 78,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 75,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 75,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 66,700 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing out of shape on inside edge

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing out of shape on inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,503 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 39,074 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 23,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 20,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 19,646 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 17,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 14,662 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 OOA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OOA, 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 OOA registered?

EY08 OOA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is EY08 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY08 OOA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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