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FV58 NYU

2008 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

109,865 mi
Last recorded109,865 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV58 NYU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 109,865 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 104,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 99,372 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Front. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Front. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 93,509 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 93,164 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 90,453 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 87,753 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2019 87,753 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 85,063 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 85,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 80,470 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 May 2016 70,621 miles

Child seat fitted rear

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 1 Jun 2015 60,141 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 60,141 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 45,856 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 30,523 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 22,458 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 NYU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FV58 NYU, 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 FV58 NYU registered?

FV58 NYU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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