MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,115 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
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
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)
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)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
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
offside rear brake pad anti rattle clip missing
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BL57 HGD registered?
BL57 HGD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 January 2008.
Is BL57 HGD safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL57 HGD shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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