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AE58 DFV

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,426 mi
Last recorded130,426 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE58 DFV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 130,426 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 125,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 124,417 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 124,415 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 122,700 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 121,315 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 108,878 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 108,626 miles

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

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

both rear brakes slight binding

engine management light on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 75,855 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,855 miles

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,947 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 34,766 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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AE58 DFV is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AE58 DFV, 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 AE58 DFV registered?

AE58 DFV is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 September 2008.

Is AE58 DFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE58 DFV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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