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F4 BYJ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

148,289 mi
Last recorded148,289 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF4 BYJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 148,289 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S/F tyre wearing outer edge of tread

N/S/R tyre wearing inner edge of tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge of tread also (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 142,821 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 132,976 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 122,325 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 110,197 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,448 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 101,375 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 95,463 miles

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 tyres at 3mm

TYRE SIZE 205-50-17 FRONT

TYRE SIZE 225-45-17 REAR

Fail 8 Jun 2018 95,463 miles

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 tyres at 3mm

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

TYRE SIZE 205-50-17 FRONT

TYRE SIZE 225-45-17 REAR

Pass 27 Jun 2017 82,851 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 82,669 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 67,074 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 61,503 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 54,509 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 45,418 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 36,278 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 36,252 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 25,322 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 25,319 miles

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

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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F4 BYJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F4 BYJ, 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 F4 BYJ registered?

F4 BYJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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