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RN08 LEY

2023 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,512 mi
Last recorded51,512 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN08 LEY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2023
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 51,512 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2026 112,285 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 112,285 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 100,799 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 96,536 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 89,060 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 74,500 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 74,500 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 67,312 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 52,986 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 28,490 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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RN08 LEY is a 2023 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RN08 LEY, 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 3 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RN08 LEY registered?

RN08 LEY is a 2023 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 March 2023.

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The MOT history for RN08 LEY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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