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BK08 HUP

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

192,139 mi
Last recorded192,139 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 HUP
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 192,139 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2025 180,030 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 180,030 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 179,961 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component fouling and steering adversely affected Rack (2.1.5 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 170,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2023 170,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end ball joint play (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 164,265 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 155,670 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 155,667 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 145,854 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 145,854 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 135,714 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 135,714 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 112,942 miles

Offside Front tyre is wearing at the inner edge

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

Fail 14 Aug 2018 112,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre is wearing at the inner edge

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,488 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 91,819 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,819 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,125 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 84,125 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 72,627 miles

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)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 62,027 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 62,027 miles

Anti-roll bar inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 56,336 miles

front discs low

offside front tyre worn outer edge

rear pads low

rear tyres nearly on wear bars

Pass 11 Oct 2011 46,138 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,083 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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BK08 HUP is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 BK08 HUP, 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 BK08 HUP registered?

BK08 HUP is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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