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BM08 BEM

2008 Fiat 500

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

115,972 mi
Last recorded115,972 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Fiat 50057,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM08 BEM
MakeFiat
Model500
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 115,972 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 112,936 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 99,999 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 99,999 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,348 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 29 Oct 2021 83,659 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 83,659 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 80,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 78,483 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2019 78,483 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 76,269 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 76,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 74,208 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2017 74,207 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 71,491 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 64,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2015 64,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 55,556 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 44,281 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 42,483 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 42,483 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 34,126 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 27,547 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL SLIGHTLY LOW.

EXHAUST SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

How Reliable is the Fiat 500?

Based on 3,854,072 MOT tests across 331,691 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,394
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
331,691
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 26,240
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,621
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,463
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BM08 BEM is a 2008 Fiat 500 in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Fiat 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 57,692 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 Fiat 500 fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 26,240 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BM08 BEM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Fiat 500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM08 BEM registered?

BM08 BEM is a 2008 Fiat 500, first registered on 30 July 2008.

Is BM08 BEM safe to buy?

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