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F1 DJL

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,052 mi
Last recorded91,052 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 DJL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,052 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 83,646 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 76,156 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,002 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 60,372 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 54,485 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,019 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 40,451 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2017 33,780 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 27,319 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 22,037 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,080 miles

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

osr & nsr tyres wearing on inner edges, also both cracking in base of tread

Pass 26 Apr 2013 10,551 miles

both front tyres are deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2013 10,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are deteriorating

Pass 11 Jul 2012 8,546 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,651 miles

nearside front anti roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover adrift

Fail 19 Jul 2011 6,650 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front anti roll bar linkage upper ball joint dust cover adrift

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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F1 DJL is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 F1 DJL, 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 F1 DJL registered?

F1 DJL is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is F1 DJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F1 DJL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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