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BP08 EAY

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,354 mi
Last recorded130,354 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP08 EAY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 130,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2025 123,915 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 119,212 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 108,833 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2023 108,833 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 99,053 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 89,240 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 83,330 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 75,060 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,314 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 54,845 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,394 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 37,792 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 21,751 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 20,973 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 8,968 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 7,045 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 7,045 miles

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

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

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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BP08 EAY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BP08 EAY, 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 BP08 EAY registered?

BP08 EAY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is BP08 EAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP08 EAY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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