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AX57 ENF

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,347 mi
Last recorded137,347 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 137,347 miles
Fail 17 May 2022 137,342 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 117,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 May 2021 117,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 90,986 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides front lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 88,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 79,172 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 69,286 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning light on nearside front sensor assembly missing

Fail 22 Feb 2017 69,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning light on nearside front sensor assembly missing

offside front tyre wearing down on outer edge

Pass 2 Feb 2016 63,645 miles

brake pad warning light staying on

nearside undertray damaged and missing leaving fuel filter not protected

rear brake pads wearing down

Fail 1 Feb 2016 63,642 miles

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

brake pad warning light staying on

nearside undertray damaged and missing leaving fuel filter not protected

rear brake pads wearing down

Pass 16 Jan 2015 59,928 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,595 miles

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

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)

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

Wiper blades judder and smear.

Fail 14 Jan 2014 53,595 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Wiper blades judder and smear.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 46,829 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 39,435 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,815 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 32,815 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 32,698 miles

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

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 ENF is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ENF, 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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AX57 ENF is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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