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DH08 ATT

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,105 mi
Last recorded140,105 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDH08 ATT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 140,105 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 140,099 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 135,291 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2024 130,777 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2024 130,777 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 126,028 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 120,012 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 116,218 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 116,218 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 109,568 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 109,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 90,800 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front lamp assy has condensation

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

eml on the dash

Fail 23 Apr 2018 90,799 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front lamp assy has condensation

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

eml on the dash

Pass 19 Apr 2017 74,373 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 74,372 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 63,642 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 56,982 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 56,952 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 55,477 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2013 51,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 46,452 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre is slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2011 30,645 miles

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

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

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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DH08 ATT is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DH08 ATT, 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 DH08 ATT registered?

DH08 ATT is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is DH08 ATT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DH08 ATT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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