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AU08 UBJ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,772 mi
Last recorded150,772 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UBJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 150,772 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S , N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S , N/S front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 146,608 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s,o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity n/s,o/s tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 146,608 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s,o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s,o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity n/s,o/s tinted (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 142,710 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S , N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S , N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 142,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn O/S , N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S , N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured O/S , N/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 134,353 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated O/S , N/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 125,942 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 121,703 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Oct 2020 121,702 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both sides (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Apr 2019 110,870 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 103,516 miles

Nearside Front brake censor cable disconected

Pass 25 Feb 2017 96,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 89,662 miles

Centre Rear exhaust bracket broken

front tyres uneven wear

undertray damaged

Pass 13 Feb 2015 73,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside handbrake lazy

Fail 7 Feb 2015 73,281 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

offside handbrake lazy

offside rear tyre on tread limit advise replace

Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres deteriorated and worn on edges

Pass 15 Feb 2013 51,499 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 51,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Feb 2012 43,797 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,480 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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AU08 UBJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU08 UBJ, 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 AU08 UBJ registered?

AU08 UBJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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