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FV58 FYU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2016
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,636 mi
Last recorded45,636 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 FYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2015 45,636 miles

all 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 10 Feb 2014 41,539 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,928 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,075 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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FV58 FYU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV58 FYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV58 FYU registered?

FV58 FYU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is FV58 FYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV58 FYU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV58 FYU have outstanding finance?

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