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BL57 HGD

2008 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,115 mi
Last recorded125,115 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 HGD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2019 125,115 miles

nsf tyre outer sidewall damage and wearing on edges

oil leak

osf foglight inop

osr wheel rough

slight play in osr bottom arm suspension bush

under arch covers llose

under covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2019 125,103 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect ns (4.1.2 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play osf (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. osr (5.2.3 (b))

Headlamp aim too low os (4.1.2 (a))

nsf tyre outer sidewall damage and wearing on edges

oil leak

osf foglight inop

osr wheel rough

slight play in osr bottom arm suspension bush

under arch covers llose

under covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2018 119,487 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 118,270 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted also under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2016 114,657 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 114,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 100,191 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,195 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 95,195 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 93,039 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 93,039 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Service light on the dashboard

Pass 6 Nov 2012 91,291 miles

offside rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing

Pass 7 Nov 2011 90,098 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 73,910 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 73,910 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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BL57 HGD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL57 HGD, 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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BL57 HGD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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