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B3 FLW

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,203 mi
Last recorded84,203 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB3 FLW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 84,203 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,561 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 83,125 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 82,601 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 81,864 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 81,001 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 80,466 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 66,756 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,946 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 59,871 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 59,871 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 59,856 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 59,856 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 8 Jul 2013 54,702 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 43,350 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,266 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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B3 FLW is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 B3 FLW, 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

How do I check the history of B3 FLW?

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What year was B3 FLW registered?

B3 FLW is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 July 2008.

Is B3 FLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for B3 FLW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B3 FLW have outstanding finance?

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