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FY08 ZRO

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,342 mi
Last recorded121,342 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 ZRO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 121,342 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 114,516 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf and nsf flexis cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 114,512 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osf and nsf flexis cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 106,098 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

osf tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 30 Dec 2022 96,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 84,016 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 82,079 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 77,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe clamp slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 77,460 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe clamp slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 71,077 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 64,862 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 57,909 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 50,361 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 5 Jun 2015 50,360 miles

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres worn on edges and tread cracking

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Jun 2014 44,865 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 44,842 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,128 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 35,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 27,248 miles

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

O/S/F tyre has cut in tread exposing cords less than 25mm

Pass 30 Mar 2011 21,025 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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FY08 ZRO is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY08 ZRO, 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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FY08 ZRO is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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