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FP58 CXL

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

213,875 mi
Last recorded213,875 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP58 CXL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 213,875 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Evidence Of Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 213,875 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Evidence Of Coolant Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 213,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

coolant leak

Pass 5 Nov 2024 206,043 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2024 206,043 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 192,977 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all of vehicles (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Nov 2022 176,919 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

bay covers

Pass 4 Nov 2021 160,904 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 136,112 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 129,425 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2018 117,068 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 106,610 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 100,480 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 95,101 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 87,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust front flexi deterioated

Pass 18 Feb 2013 79,794 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 71,244 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jan 2012 71,243 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2011 70,986 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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FP58 CXL is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FP58 CXL, 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 FP58 CXL registered?

FP58 CXL is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is FP58 CXL safe to buy?

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