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FY58 DKJ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,222 mi
Last recorded97,222 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 DKJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 97,222 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 80,707 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR DAMAGED O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR DAMAGED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 80,707 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

N/S FRONT AND N/S REAR DAMAGED O/S FRONT AND O/S REAR DAMAGED

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 65,278 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 56,532 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 51,311 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jul 2015 51,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2014 38,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyre treads cracking

Fail 5 Sep 2014 38,714 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2014 30,209 miles

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 14 Jan 2013 26,361 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 26,192 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,910 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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FY58 DKJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY58 DKJ, 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 FY58 DKJ registered?

FY58 DKJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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