MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fuel hatch opens but likely to fall off
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly from front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fuel hatch opens but likely to fall off
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad warning light illuminated
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components
Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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FG08 BZL is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 BZL, 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 BZL registered?
FG08 BZL is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 April 2008.
Is FG08 BZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG08 BZL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FG08 BZL have outstanding finance?
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