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FH08 UNJ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

61,417 mi
Last recorded61,417 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 UNJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 61,417 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 60,253 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 58,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 58,269 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 57,588 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 57,130 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 56,585 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 55,600 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 53,913 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 53,913 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 50,152 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 47,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner & outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,091 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 42,015 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,661 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 29,399 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,242 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 UNJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UNJ, 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 FH08 UNJ registered?

FH08 UNJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is FH08 UNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH08 UNJ shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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