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DB08 SGB

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,707 mi
Last recorded122,707 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB08 SGB
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 122,707 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 103,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 96,981 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,518 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear seats ()

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on both edges

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

both rear pads getting low

Pass 15 Jan 2022 93,113 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 rears ()

Ful cap seal is perished cracking .

Fail 12 Jan 2022 93,113 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ((REAR)) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 rears ()

Ful cap seal is perished cracking .

Pass 13 Jan 2021 90,647 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt to all rear seats ()

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

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

Offside Front head lamp full of condensation

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 86,815 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,562 miles

Nearside front shock absorber is damp

Rear tyres worn inner edges worn low, and cracking in treads

TPMS light is on

Pass 7 Jun 2017 81,834 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 76,775 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 70,506 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 66,877 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 66,856 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,003 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 56,997 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall, NO cords visable.

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in treads.

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cracking in treads.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 42,135 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,035 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 27,035 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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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DB08 SGB is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 DB08 SGB, 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 DB08 SGB registered?

DB08 SGB is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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