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DL57 EBJ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,495 mi
Last recorded101,495 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL57 EBJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2019 101,495 miles

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))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 84,177 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,188 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 80,188 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 73,849 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 68,704 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 62,608 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 62,526 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 51,147 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 42,421 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 35,304 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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DL57 EBJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,599cc 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 DL57 EBJ, 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 DL57 EBJ registered?

DL57 EBJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is DL57 EBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DL57 EBJ 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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