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BT08 UPK

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

84,691 mi
Last recorded84,691 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 UPK
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 84,691 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 82,598 miles

brake warning light on dash

bulb fault light on dash all lights working

front number plate damaged

windscreen washers not working 100% advise having checked

Pass 7 Nov 2018 79,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 73,780 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 67,480 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All four pads (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,194 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 56,385 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 48,438 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 48,438 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 36,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 29,298 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 UPK is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BT08 UPK, 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 BT08 UPK registered?

BT08 UPK is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is BT08 UPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT08 UPK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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