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AU08 UCA

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

68,868 mi
Last recorded68,868 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 UCA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 68,868 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 51,159 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 51,157 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 40,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 40,605 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 36,238 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

nsr wheel slightly buckled on the inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2023 36,216 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

nsr wheel slightly buckled on the inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2022 34,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 33,650 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 33,218 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 32,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 30,941 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 29,401 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 28,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 26,359 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 23,170 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 19,489 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 16,381 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both rear tyres are worn on the inner edges of the tread

Pass 28 Feb 2011 12,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 UCA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AU08 UCA, 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.

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

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