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CE58 VUL

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,191 mi
Last recorded79,191 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE58 VUL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 79,191 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 75,554 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 69,347 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 64,614 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 56,981 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 50,524 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 50,524 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective fuel cap seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 48,693 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 45,760 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 43,523 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2016 41,847 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,177 miles

Dash indicates bulb fault.

Pass 14 Nov 2014 38,855 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 38,855 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Nov 2013 36,756 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 32,921 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 29,045 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 VUL is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 CE58 VUL, 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 CE58 VUL registered?

CE58 VUL is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 13 September 2008.

Is CE58 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE58 VUL 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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