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BK58 ZXC

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,847 mi
Last recorded146,847 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 ZXC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 146,847 miles

Nearside Reversing lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 142,110 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 142,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under-trays fitted which may obscure some components

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 136,271 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 129,155 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2023 129,145 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 123,903 miles

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

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 11 Feb 2021 118,484 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 110,608 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 215/40 x 18 85 y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 110,608 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge 215/40 x 18 85 y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 105,748 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHING AND CRACKING BUT NOT MUCH MOVEMENT IN THEM.

ENGINE AND VEHICLE UNDER TRAYS/COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER BUSH JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

OIL LEVEL WAS BELOW MIN HAVE TOPPED UP

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view TOP CORNER OF WINDSCREEN HAS A SLIGHT CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 105,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen BULB LOOKS INCORRECTLY FITTED (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ALL REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES ARE PERISHING AND CRACKING BUT NOT MUCH MOVEMENT IN THEM.

ENGINE AND VEHICLE UNDER TRAYS/COVERS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN INNER BUSH JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

OIL LEVEL WAS BELOW MIN HAVE TOPPED UP

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view TOP CORNER OF WINDSCREEN HAS A SLIGHT CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 99,540 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil close to limit (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 89,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit - bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit - bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres have damage to side walls

engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Fail 11 Jan 2017 89,279 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint broken on cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit - bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit - bald on both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyres have damage to side walls

engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Pass 15 Jan 2016 75,374 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,260 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 51,342 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 45,016 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 44,574 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 35,786 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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BK58 ZXC is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK58 ZXC, 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 BK58 ZXC registered?

BK58 ZXC is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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