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GF58 WZL

2008 BMW 1 Series

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,437 mi
Last recorded155,437 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 WZL
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 155,437 miles

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Yellow brake warning light on

Pass 3 Oct 2024 155,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 152,140 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 152,140 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 146,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front stabiliser arm bush has play,

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 141,097 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside front and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 136,348 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

vehicle emissions to clean

Pass 3 Jun 2019 128,776 miles

exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Fail 3 Jun 2019 128,776 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexible joint in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2018 122,615 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 122,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2017 114,561 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 106,601 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (3.5.1g)

rear bump stops starting to perish

Fail 5 Dec 2016 106,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit now (3.5.1g)

rear bump stops starting to perish

Pass 28 Nov 2015 94,821 miles

both front tyres are worn badly on inner edge 225/40/18

Pass 29 Nov 2014 85,909 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 85,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 77,315 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 61,479 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 44,689 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WZL is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GF58 WZL, 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 WZL registered?

GF58 WZL is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 5 December 2008.

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