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DE08 VUY

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,990 mi
Last recorded113,990 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 VUY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 113,990 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 113,990 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,315 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 84,315 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 50,089 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 35,956 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 27,499 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 24,856 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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DE08 VUY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DE08 VUY, 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 DE08 VUY registered?

DE08 VUY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is DE08 VUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 VUY shows 8 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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