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2008 BMW 1 SERIES
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- Registration DF08XTD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 17 Nov 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 169,661 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside 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))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
11 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,409 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2024 23 Jun 202627 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,648 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2023 23 Jun 202627 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 163,648 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,127 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor areas at subframe attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs sensor ring (1.6 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 158,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn upper front outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill and floor areas at subframe attachment (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to calliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs sensor ring (1.6 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 158,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 149,899 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- under body corrosion
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
26 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 149,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- under body corrosion
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,824 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))
26 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 116,878 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine cover and undertray fitted
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
25 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 116,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Engine cover and undertray fitted
26 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,545 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- under tray fitted
- engine cover
24 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,193 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.
- under tray fitted
- engine cover
24 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,176 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.
- under tray fitted
- engine cover
1 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,779 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,779 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 59,639 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2015 23 Jun 202615 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,624 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2014 23 Jun 202627 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,909 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,526 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF08XTD was registered on 2008-07-14
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