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BD08 NVP

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,316 mi
Last recorded130,316 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 NVP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 130,316 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2025 128,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 126,184 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2023 124,886 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 123,520 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 121,353 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 118,357 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 116,159 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,646 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 112,546 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 107,820 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 107,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 101,483 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 101,483 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 96,533 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 96,532 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 90,773 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 73,494 miles

Advise play in offside rear wheel bearing boarderline.

Advise unable to fully inspect all four inner wheel arches plus outer sills due to trims fitted also 75% of under body inclueding components due to the above.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,155 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 46,205 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 NVP is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NVP, 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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What year was BD08 NVP registered?

BD08 NVP is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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