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BL08 OKD

2008 BMW 1 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

36,787 mi
Last recorded36,787 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 OKD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 36,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 35,514 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2024 34,373 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (both) breaking up in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 33,146 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 31,143 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 27,603 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 26,959 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 26,959 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 20,010 miles

rear tyres part worn

Pass 4 Apr 2018 18,852 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 17,281 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 15,535 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 12,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 11,680 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 9,577 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 3,281 miles

unable to check brake pipes ETC due to underbody trims fitted

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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BL08 OKD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BL08 OKD, 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 BL08 OKD registered?

BL08 OKD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 July 2008.

Is BL08 OKD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL08 OKD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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