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DV58 BFJ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,274 mi
Last recorded96,274 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV58 BFJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 96,274 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 82,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 71,816 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 58,924 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 58,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DV58 BFJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DV58 BFJ, 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 DV58 BFJ registered?

DV58 BFJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 23 December 2008.

Is DV58 BFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV58 BFJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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