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DG58 SZE

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,236 mi
Last recorded109,236 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG58 SZE
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 109,236 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OPAQUE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LSA BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 109,214 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT TO CORD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ALSO TREAD BREAKING UP (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DELAMINATING (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OPAQUE (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LSA BUSH SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 99,211 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 99,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 83,434 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer 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 13 Jun 2016 69,773 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,531 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 52,212 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 44,352 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 35,054 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 27,642 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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DG58 SZE is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DG58 SZE, 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 DG58 SZE registered?

DG58 SZE is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 27 September 2008.

Is DG58 SZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG58 SZE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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