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BT08 ORF

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

242,625 mi
Last recorded242,625 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 ORF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 242,625 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 235,094 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 231,768 miles

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

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 228,873 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 138,130 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 134,205 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 134,205 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2019 127,677 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 118,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 109,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Oct 2017 109,799 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 101,066 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 101,066 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge smooth (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 89,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 77,248 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 77,248 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,978 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 63,685 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 63,685 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 54,162 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 54,162 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2011 45,477 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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BT08 ORF is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BT08 ORF, 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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BT08 ORF is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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