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BF08 OFX

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

68,910 mi
Last recorded68,910 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF08 OFX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 68,910 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 67,969 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,896 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 65,276 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 64,208 miles

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

tyre pressure monitor on

Pass 15 Jul 2021 62,959 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 15 Jul 2021 62,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside and offside (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside reverse light not working

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine covers and under body shields fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 28 Jul 2020 61,867 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 60,061 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 57,580 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 53,244 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 52,367 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on 0uter shoulder

eml lamp on

Fail 1 Jun 2016 52,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front tyre worn on 0uter shoulder

eml lamp on

Pass 1 May 2015 42,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 42,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,237 miles

ALL brake pads wearing thin

EML lamp on

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

Pass 22 Dec 2012 22,408 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 14,658 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 14,658 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 12,179 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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BF08 OFX is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BF08 OFX, 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 BF08 OFX registered?

BF08 OFX is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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