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AX57 AAV

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

161,718 mi
Last recorded161,718 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 AAV
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 161,718 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 143,329 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 132,316 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 124,038 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 118,489 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 115,002 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 110,478 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 105,235 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 98,725 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,448 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 95,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 91,603 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 86,719 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,776 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 64,516 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 53,869 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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AX57 AAV is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AX57 AAV, 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 AX57 AAV registered?

AX57 AAV is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 January 2008.

Is AX57 AAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX57 AAV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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