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BJ58 RBY

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

159,834 mi
Last recorded159,834 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ58 RBY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2022 159,834 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 148,018 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 137,075 miles

Offside Front Fog light missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 137,075 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Fog light missing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 121,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 114,689 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 108,174 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 99,270 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 87,860 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 87,860 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 71,699 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 53,449 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 31,539 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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BJ58 RBY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BJ58 RBY, 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 BJ58 RBY registered?

BJ58 RBY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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