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GF58 ECN

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,613 mi
Last recorded108,613 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 ECN
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 108,613 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted All rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm outer bush (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS

Fail 7 Jan 2022 108,613 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Inner Road wheel slightly distorted All rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front top arm outer bush (chalked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

TPMS

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 108,001 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall,cracking in inner wall and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall,cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 108,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall,cracking in inner wall and perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to outer wall,cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 107,279 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 106,322 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 106,322 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 103,394 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 103,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 97,243 miles

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)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2014 97,243 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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 12 Sep 2013 88,660 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,287 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,899 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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GF58 ECN is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GF58 ECN, 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 GF58 ECN registered?

GF58 ECN is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 October 2008.

Is GF58 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF58 ECN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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