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FV08 EOU

2008 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

153,039 mi
Last recorded153,039 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 EOU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 153,039 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 148,707 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2024 146,786 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 144,224 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2022 144,224 miles

Power steering malfunctioning + malfunction lamp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 139,807 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 136,801 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 134,800 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread edge smooth + tread cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 130,736 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 121,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 121,626 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 114,347 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' has stonechip (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear arm outer bush-to-hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 110,563 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 110,552 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated flexy (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 108,505 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 104,250 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 104,236 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 101,023 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2013 87,344 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 72,494 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 57,011 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FV08 EOU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 FV08 EOU, 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 FV08 EOU registered?

FV08 EOU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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