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BD08 VPM

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,119 mi
Last recorded153,119 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 153,119 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 153,119 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 149,765 miles

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing.

Fail 21 Sep 2020 149,765 miles

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

Nearside Front seatbelt buckle cover missing.

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 146,193 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 146,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 142,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 142,157 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 139,179 miles

brake pad warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 135,890 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 135,890 miles

Front Brake hose excessively damaged Both (3.6.B.4d)

Front Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 130,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2016 130,597 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 123,140 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 118,532 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 116,014 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 116,014 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 105,301 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 105,301 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 90,874 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 VPM 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 60%.

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 BD08 VPM, 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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BD08 VPM is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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