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BL58 OLA

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

112,710 mi
Last recorded112,710 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL58 OLA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 112,710 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 110,626 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Oct 2023 108,364 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 105,517 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 102,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 98,168 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2019 91,972 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,805 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 84,081 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 82,069 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 82,069 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 73,938 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 56,492 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2013 38,711 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 29,718 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 21,725 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 21,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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BL58 OLA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 BL58 OLA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL58 OLA registered?

BL58 OLA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is BL58 OLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL58 OLA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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