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BL57 HJF

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,732 mi
Last recorded126,732 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 HJF
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 126,732 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 126,732 miles

Exhaust system insecure REAR BRACKET (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2021 103,412 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 101,998 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 97,201 miles

bonnet catch a bit stiff in operation.

Fail 27 Apr 2019 97,201 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

bonnet catch a bit stiff in operation.

Pass 25 Apr 2018 94,210 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 94,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 91,253 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 91,253 miles

Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 87,069 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 87,069 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 May 2015 83,228 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 76,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jan 2013 70,822 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 63,717 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 63,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 55,629 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn badly on outer edges tread not cut as deep

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 HJF is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HJF, 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 HJF registered?

BL57 HJF is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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The MOT history for BL57 HJF shows 18 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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