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BV08 BHO

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,980 mi
Last recorded47,980 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 BHO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2016 47,980 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 44,326 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 44,326 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 39,852 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 39,845 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,444 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 27,386 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 26,480 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 17,934 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 17,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 15,126 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 14,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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BV08 BHO is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV08 BHO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV08 BHO registered?

BV08 BHO is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is BV08 BHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV08 BHO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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