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BL08 VUU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,362 mi
Last recorded106,362 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 VUU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 106,362 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 106,362 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2025 100,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,811 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 83,479 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose front flexi (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 76,203 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 76,203 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 63,081 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 54,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (both) worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (both) appear worn thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) inner mounting bush worn allowing borderline movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (front arm) inner mounting bush worn allowing borderline movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge, worn bold on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside floor under tray, loose but secure

Pass 31 May 2019 47,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,916 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 39,194 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 31,985 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 26,337 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 20,482 miles

both rear tyres 2mm and slightly out of shape (205/50R17w)

n\s\f wiper smearing slightly

Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,577 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 11,894 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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BL08 VUU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU registered?

BL08 VUU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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