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BL57 LHY

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

121,615 mi
Last recorded121,615 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL57 LHY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 121,615 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 116,623 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All starting to wear, see upper arms bushes on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 116,619 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All starting to wear, see upper arms bushes on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 102,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 101,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 93,825 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 93,819 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff input seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2022 93,816 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively REARS (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 91,250 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 89,105 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 89,105 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 86,523 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 83,817 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 83,816 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 79,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 22 Apr 2017 79,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 71,135 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 64,656 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 64,656 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 56,727 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 47,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2012 46,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 34,811 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 23,853 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 23,765 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 23,765 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 LHY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 LHY, 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 LHY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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