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DS08 VVT

2008 BMW 1 Series

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

52,320 mi
Last recorded52,320 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS08 VVT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 52,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 49,976 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 47,110 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 42,818 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 38,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive fresh on engine undertray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 34,894 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 31,699 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 31,692 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 31,676 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 30,920 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 30,260 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 28,705 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 25,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 23,839 miles

n/s/f tyre in poor condition, cracking in the tread

n/s/r tyre has slight cracks in the tread.

o/s/f tyre in poor condition, cracking in the tread.

Pass 21 Jul 2012 20,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 14,406 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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DS08 VVT is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 DS08 VVT, 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 DS08 VVT registered?

DS08 VVT is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is DS08 VVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS08 VVT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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