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FR08 NAS

2008 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

91,612 mi
Last recorded91,612 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR08 NAS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2021 91,612 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Oct 2020 91,602 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 74,236 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 74,236 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,058 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 67,058 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,970 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 57,382 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,759 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 61,899 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 61,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,305 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 34,695 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 21,173 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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FR08 NAS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FR08 NAS, 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 FR08 NAS registered?

FR08 NAS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 May 2008.

Is FR08 NAS safe to buy?

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