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FG58 CMX

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,996 mi
Last recorded99,996 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG58 CMX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 99,996 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 92,771 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 85,885 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 85,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (4.8.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2021 85,833 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail rear axle flexi (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail rear axle flexi (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated times2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour tinted lens (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Nearside side skirt damage

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour tinted lens (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 79,164 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 71,496 miles

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,406 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 9 Jun 2017 64,718 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 58,496 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Oct 2015 55,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc excessively pitted.

child seats fitted.

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,700 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 64,383 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2012 29,683 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 29,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 21,043 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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FG58 CMX is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FG58 CMX, 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 FG58 CMX registered?

FG58 CMX is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 October 2008.

Is FG58 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG58 CMX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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