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FX58 YBN

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

123,128 mi
Last recorded123,128 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX58 YBN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 123,128 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2026 123,127 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2025 120,718 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 113,997 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 113,358 miles

Offside Front mirror cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2020 110,923 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 104,461 miles

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Fail 28 Mar 2019 104,419 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

TPMS light on

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,601 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 79,441 miles

wiper blades slightly smeary

Pass 17 Mar 2016 68,988 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 46,120 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

both rear tyres wearing close to tread wear markers

Pass 25 Mar 2013 30,802 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Mar 2012 20,028 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 20,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 9,686 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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FX58 YBN is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FX58 YBN, 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 FX58 YBN registered?

FX58 YBN is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is FX58 YBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX58 YBN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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