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6511 H

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

31,486 mi
Last recorded31,486 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6511 H
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 31,486 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 30,594 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 29,478 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 28,329 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 26,532 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 24,860 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on edge

Offside rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2019 22,596 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 20,642 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mmm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 18,992 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 17,458 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 14,827 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 13,257 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 10,650 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 May 2013 10,650 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 8,619 miles

not full inspection of fuel/brake systems as covers fitted

small deep cut o/s/r tyre not to cords

Pass 20 May 2011 6,883 miles

deep cut on o/s/r tyre not down to cords

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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6511 H is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 6511 H, 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 6511 H registered?

6511 H is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 29 May 2008.

Is 6511 H safe to buy?

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