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CE58 ULU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,403 mi
Last recorded114,403 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 ULU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 114,403 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 98,477 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 98,477 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 90,762 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 85,606 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 77,649 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 77,628 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 77,628 miles

brake disc modified and seriously weakened rear two (3.5.1n)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,309 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2017 74,166 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush top of hub (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 61,195 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 52,849 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 42,971 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 40,081 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 34,675 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2012 34,660 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 25,847 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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CE58 ULU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CE58 ULU, 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 CE58 ULU registered?

CE58 ULU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 September 2008.

Is CE58 ULU safe to buy?

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