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2008 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,029 mi
Last recorded117,029 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration900 SM
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 117,029 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2024 114,755 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 114,755 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 107,040 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 107,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 97,792 miles

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Fail 26 May 2022 97,791 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged

Pass 7 May 2021 85,116 miles

bonnet catch sticking

front flexi brake pipes perished

Pass 1 Jun 2019 81,027 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 74,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

n/s/r reversing light not working

Fail 24 May 2018 74,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front wiper blades smearing the windscreen

n/s/r reversing light not working

n/s/r tyre on 2mm of tread

Pass 11 Apr 2017 63,171 miles

Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

nearside front tyre has slight wear on both inner and outer edges

Fail 11 Apr 2017 63,171 miles

Exhaust flexible joint slightly deteriorated

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Washer pump filter blocked (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre has slight wear on both inner and outer edges

Pass 6 Jan 2016 51,697 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Fail 6 Jan 2016 51,697 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 24 Mar 2015 46,446 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 46,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 40,939 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 40,939 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 32,993 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 32,993 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 28,205 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 28,140 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 27,908 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 27,686 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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900 SM is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 900 SM, 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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900 SM is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 September 2008.

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