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FL58 GDJ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,633 mi
Last recorded78,633 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 GDJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 78,633 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 78,506 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 73,688 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 70,429 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 70,294 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 65,702 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 56,707 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 56,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 48,212 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 39,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 31,527 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,216 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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FL58 GDJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FL58 GDJ, 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 FL58 GDJ registered?

FL58 GDJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 24 September 2008.

Is FL58 GDJ safe to buy?

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