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FD08 SOH

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,198 mi
Last recorded131,198 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD08 SOH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 131,198 miles

Fuel filler door loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Slight perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 119,346 miles

Fuel filler door loose but not likely to become detached

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 112,578 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 112,578 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 104,297 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 95,042 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s/front brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated Prop shaft doughnut (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s and o/s rear tyres have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear upper suspension arm bushes have play(chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 95,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s and o/s/front brake hoses perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both n/s and o/s rear tyres have cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear upper suspension arm bushes have play(chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 87,490 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 May 2019 83,159 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 79,031 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 73,964 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,842 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,157 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2014 53,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emisions to low to register.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 45,660 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2012 39,513 miles

no smoke detected

Pass 20 Jun 2011 33,104 miles

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

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

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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FD08 SOH is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FD08 SOH, 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 FD08 SOH registered?

FD08 SOH is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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