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FE08 HBU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,704 mi
Last recorded128,704 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 HBU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 128,704 miles

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))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 120,712 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 118,348 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 118,358 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 108,721 miles

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)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 100,095 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 100,095 miles

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)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 92,488 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 12 Jan 2015 92,488 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 82,069 miles

engine management light displayed

Fail 14 Nov 2013 82,056 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2012 63,843 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 37,707 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 37,682 miles

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.

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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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

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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?

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