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AY57 KUA

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,309 mi
Last recorded144,309 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY57 KUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 144,309 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 137,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 128,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 121,015 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi pipe broken but exhaust still secure

plastic under shields fitted

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Fail 7 Mar 2022 121,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

exhaust flexi pipe broken but exhaust still secure

plastic under shields fitted

some metal brake pipes surface rusted

Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,689 miles

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

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

front to rear brake pipes pipes surface rusted in places

oil leaks

Fail 9 Feb 2021 116,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front to rear brake pipes pipes surface rusted in places

oil leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2020 104,345 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 95,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 74,131 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 63,139 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 51,161 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 34,599 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 19,570 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 11,157 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 8,868 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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AY57 KUA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 AY57 KUA, 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 AY57 KUA registered?

AY57 KUA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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