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FH08 EUA

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

195,386 mi
Last recorded195,386 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 EUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 195,386 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 192,710 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 191,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 189,588 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2019 189,588 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 183,730 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Jan 2018 183,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min. limit + worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Feb 2017 172,538 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Feb 2016 160,936 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 149,742 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 136,389 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 125,537 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 114,677 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 98,798 miles

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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FH08 EUA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FH08 EUA, 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 FH08 EUA registered?

FH08 EUA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is FH08 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 EUA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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