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2008 BMW 1 SERIES
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- Registration MM08LFD
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 1 SERIES
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 15 Mar 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 184,376 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
8 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 184,376 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 177,771 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 177,771 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 155,874 MI
Expiry date: 6 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- undertrays fitted
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
4 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 154,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,221 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
4 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,151 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
3 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 153,150 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
1 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,871 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 138,056 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jan 2020 21 Jun 202617 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,457 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
1 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 117,044 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
18 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 101,266 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
6 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 96,653 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,610 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2014 21 Jun 20268 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,610 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,825 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,016 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012 21 Jun 202628 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,901 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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MM08LFD was registered on 2008-07-14
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