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F9 EBS

2008 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,002 mi
Last recorded44,002 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF9 EBS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 44,002 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2025 43,972 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 39,678 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 39,674 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2023 33,187 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 32,279 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 31,463 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 30,625 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 30,624 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 29,735 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 28,962 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 27,709 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,851 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 24,330 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 19,133 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 19,133 miles

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 15,896 miles

3rd brake light lense cover loose

All four tyres worn low on edges close to ply/cords

O/S/F headlamp wash inop

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 11,493 miles

3rd brake light lense broken

Both front tyres are cracked badly inside tread and wearing on outer edges

O/S/F headlamp wash inop

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 11,493 miles

3rd brake light lense broken

Both front tyres are cracked badly inside tread and wearing on outer edges

O/S/F headlamp wash inop

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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F9 EBS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F9 EBS, 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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F9 EBS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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