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DF08 BMV

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,946 mi
Last recorded143,946 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 BMV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 143,946 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 14 May 2021 141,031 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay,leaking on floor 50mm (strong advise) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 14 May 2021 141,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine bay,leaking on floor 50mm (strong advise) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 May 2020 127,573 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexible brake hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaks at engine bay under tray fitted unable to fully inspect leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on 2-4mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 117,587 miles

under tray covered in oil

Pass 25 Apr 2018 105,004 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 104,793 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 103,422 miles

Emissions too low for reading

Exhaust downpipe flexi loose

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2016 103,422 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions too low for reading

Exhaust downpipe flexi loose

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2015 95,089 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust flexi section is breaking up

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

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

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

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

Passenger front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 85,205 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust flexi section is breaking up

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Passenger front tyre wearing on the outer edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 71,431 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 71,431 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,285 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

low emitter

offside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Pass 12 Jul 2012 60,753 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Aug 2011 45,840 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 45,472 miles

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

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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DF08 BMV is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF08 BMV, 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 DF08 BMV registered?

DF08 BMV is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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