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FG08 AOY

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,012 mi
Last recorded132,012 miles
Recorded on13 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG08 AOY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2023 132,012 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall has a cut not to the wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS

Fail 13 May 2023 132,012 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO COIL SPRING BEEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO COIL SPRING BEEAK (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall has a cut not to the wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall has a cut not to the wire (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

TPMS

Pass 10 May 2022 116,240 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 116,233 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2021 107,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 96,657 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 96,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached front suspension arm ball joint loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 80,303 miles

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

Under-trays fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 70,788 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear rear pads are low

Pass 30 Dec 2015 64,502 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 60,674 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 50,400 miles

Runflat light illuminated

Pass 15 Oct 2012 34,845 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 27,933 miles

Nearside Front 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 23 Feb 2011 20,089 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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FG08 AOY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FG08 AOY, 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 FG08 AOY registered?

FG08 AOY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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