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BIL 6626

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

77,849 mi
Last recorded77,849 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIL 6626
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 77,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2025 77,458 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 76,535 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2023 75,349 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 74,412 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 73,281 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2020 72,172 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 66,059 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 65,232 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 64,471 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 63,220 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 61,952 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 60,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres perishing and bald on edges

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 33,411 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 32,980 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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BIL 6626 is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BIL 6626, 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 BIL 6626 registered?

BIL 6626 is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 September 2008.

Is BIL 6626 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIL 6626 shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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