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N22 TAA

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

83,325 mi
Last recorded83,325 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 TAA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 83,325 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 77,458 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 71,954 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,334 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,293 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 58,659 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 58,659 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 54,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 49,168 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 43,084 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear thin. The offside pads are slightly worn a bit more than the nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 30,189 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 21,346 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 14,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 10,079 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 5,532 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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N22 TAA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 N22 TAA, 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 N22 TAA registered?

N22 TAA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is N22 TAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N22 TAA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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