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DA58 WPZ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

138,835 mi
Last recorded138,835 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA58 WPZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 138,835 miles

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

Rear both sides inner rear sills

Pass 25 Oct 2024 134,414 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 128,911 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 122,421 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 122,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 118,087 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,513 miles

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

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 Front 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 21 Oct 2019 104,461 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 99,549 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 99,534 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Electronic stability control component slightly damaged driveshaft rubbing wheel speed sensor (7.12 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive selector shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear screen washer inoperative

Pass 11 Oct 2017 92,004 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 10 Oct 2017 92,004 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Offside Rear differential seal leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2016 82,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 82,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 75,945 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 7 Oct 2014 67,629 miles

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

front discs worn thin

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,968 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 52,031 miles

Emissions to clean to be recorded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 40,912 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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DA58 WPZ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DA58 WPZ, 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 DA58 WPZ registered?

DA58 WPZ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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