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FY58 UJF

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,802 mi
Last recorded152,802 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 UJF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 152,802 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

wax oil to chassis to floor outer sills

Pass 18 Nov 2021 152,207 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides upper and lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 148,185 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides and pads wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 140,182 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 131,379 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 120,680 miles

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 120,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 110,255 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2016 110,255 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 97,464 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 97,463 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides inner (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,387 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 86,387 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,084 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 62,383 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2011 42,989 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 UJF is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJF, 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 FY58 UJF registered?

FY58 UJF is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is FY58 UJF safe to buy?

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