MOT Status
ValidMileage
106,189 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Differential rumbling
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
headlamp washers not fitted maybe a different bumper fitted
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
headlamp washers not fitted maybe a different bumper fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Undertrays fitted.
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
Undertrays fitted.
Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
Undertrays fitted.
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
B8 AKX is a 2017 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 2017 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 42,428 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 B8 AKX, 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 9 years old, this BMW 1 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of B8 AKX?
You can check the full history of B8 AKX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was B8 AKX registered?
B8 AKX is a 2017 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2017.
Is B8 AKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for B8 AKX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does B8 AKX have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on B8 AKX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.