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BD08 EHZ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,321 mi
Last recorded75,321 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 EHZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 75,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 72,571 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 72,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 70,559 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 67,991 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 65,660 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,242 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 64,242 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2019 60,889 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 58,968 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2017 57,192 miles

underside covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,745 miles

rear tyres pressure look low

Pass 21 Apr 2015 46,728 miles

under trays / front /sides/ rear

Pass 29 Apr 2014 40,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

many small stone chips in the windscreen

nearside front tyre has a cut on the outer sidewall

Pass 9 May 2013 35,641 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 9 May 2012 28,434 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage wheel rims.

small stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 6 May 2011 21,035 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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BD08 EHZ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol 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 BD08 EHZ, 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 BD08 EHZ registered?

BD08 EHZ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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The MOT history for BD08 EHZ 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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