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AK08 FHS

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

119,906 mi
Last recorded119,906 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 FHS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 119,906 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 115,468 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn lipped on front and back edges (getting ready for replace) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lenses faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 110,891 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 110,891 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 108,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 100,000 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 100,000 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 92,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,719 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 81,649 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 81,637 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 68,841 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 61,864 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 50,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 38,907 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 27,949 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 19,959 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,886 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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AK08 FHS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK08 FHS, 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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AK08 FHS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 11 March 2008.

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