MOT Status
ValidMileage
120,501 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Injector seals/Cam cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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CA57 MGV is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 CA57 MGV, 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 CA57 MGV registered?
CA57 MGV is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 February 2008.
Is CA57 MGV safe to buy?
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