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AX57 AGU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

156,057 mi
Last recorded156,057 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX57 AGU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 156,057 miles

bonnet lever missing

Pass 5 Jul 2018 150,061 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2017 143,656 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 133,946 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 Front 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 28 Jul 2016 133,946 miles

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

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 Front 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 14 Jul 2015 130,371 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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 14 Jul 2015 130,371 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 121,606 miles

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

front brake discs lipped.

Fail 21 Jan 2014 121,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 108,945 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 4 Jan 2013 108,945 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

front wipers smearing

Pass 10 Jan 2012 92,265 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges and running out of shape / eg / wheel bearing nois

Fail 10 Jan 2012 92,264 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on outer edges and running out of shape / eg / wheel bearing nois

Pass 31 Dec 2010 78,499 miles

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

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

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 AGU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,597cc petrol 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 AX57 AGU, 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 AX57 AGU registered?

AX57 AGU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is AX57 AGU safe to buy?

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