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AP08 HUV

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

103,577 mi
Last recorded103,577 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 HUV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 103,577 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 101,933 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 99,696 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 99,691 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear LITTLE EFFORT FROM NSR PARKING BRAKE

Pass 22 Nov 2022 97,803 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,563 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 91,235 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 87,288 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 82,631 miles

Rear tyres starting to wear on edge

Pass 12 Jun 2017 73,823 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 66,049 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 62,914 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 62,914 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 47,214 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 34,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 34,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing close to limt on outer wear bars 3mm

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,489 miles

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,466 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AP08 HUV is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AP08 HUV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AP08 HUV registered?

AP08 HUV is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is AP08 HUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 HUV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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