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FM57 LFG

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

114,109 mi
Last recorded114,109 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 LFG
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 114,109 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Oct 2017 114,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Front undertray badly damaged and insecure

Nearside Rear Light cluster cracked. Light output not affected

Offside Rear Driveshaft incorrectly clamped

Pass 2 Sep 2016 77,798 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,719 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 55,506 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 48,389 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012
Fail 7 Nov 2012 41,757 miles

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

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)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 39,632 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,429 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 20,548 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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FM57 LFG is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 FM57 LFG, 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 FM57 LFG registered?

FM57 LFG is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is FM57 LFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 LFG 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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