MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,704 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine management light on
Tyre pressure monitor light on
engine management light displayed
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
engine management light on
nearside front tyre worn on outer edges
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges
offside front tyre worn on outer edges
offside rear tyre worn on inner edges
offside rear tyre worn on inner edges
n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges n/s/r tyre worn on inner edges o/s/r tyre worn on inner edges
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FE08 HBU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 FE08 HBU, 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
How do I check the history of FE08 HBU?
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What year was FE08 HBU registered?
FE08 HBU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 May 2008.
Is FE08 HBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE08 HBU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FE08 HBU have outstanding finance?
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