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DG08 VFU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

105,350 mi
Last recorded105,350 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG08 VFU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 105,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,787 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 88,597 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 78,216 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 70,501 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 68,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 68,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 61,546 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,727 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 48,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2012 36,116 miles

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 29,145 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 29,145 miles

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

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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DG08 VFU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DG08 VFU, 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 DG08 VFU registered?

DG08 VFU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is DG08 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG08 VFU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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