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FL58 HVW

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,656 mi
Last recorded132,656 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL58 HVW
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 132,656 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 132,595 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps all (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working all (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 122,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 122,892 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 105,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 105,248 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 98,320 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 90,138 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2017 81,845 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 81,844 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 72,962 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Dec 2016 72,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 69,062 miles

Nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure when bonnet closed

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

Fail 31 Dec 2015 69,062 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp damaged but not insecure when bonnet closed

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 62,533 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 162,477 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 152,412 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 152,408 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 131,408 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2011 131,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 HVW is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

FL58 HVW is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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