CarVerify

Free Car Check

DE08 VVC

2008 BMW 1 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,786 mi
Last recorded116,786 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 VVC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 116,786 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 116,786 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket/mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 110,745 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses starting to crack (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 105,845 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre is leaking ()

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,427 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 96,621 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 92,099 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 92,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 86,204 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 75,397 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 70,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 62,783 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 54,785 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 48,299 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 42,345 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 42,345 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2012 38,426 miles

All tyres on 3mm

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 24,683 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
Full BMW 1 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DE08 VVC is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DE08 VVC, 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

How do I check the history of DE08 VVC?

You can check the full history of DE08 VVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DE08 VVC registered?

DE08 VVC is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 May 2008.

Is DE08 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 VVC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DE08 VVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DE08 VVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.