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CA57 RXT

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,543 mi
Last recorded105,543 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 RXT
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 105,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit, also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Dec 2020 99,274 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 99,274 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

parking brake travel high

Pass 23 Dec 2019 93,129 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2019 93,129 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake pad warning sensor broken - indicating fault on dash

Tyre pressure system indicates a fault

Pass 30 Aug 2018 82,388 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 82,388 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2017 73,866 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Fail 18 Aug 2017 73,866 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view door mirror (8.1.2a)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,434 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 53,167 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 49,091 miles

traction control light on

Fail 15 May 2014 49,091 miles

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

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

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

traction control light on

Pass 23 May 2013 43,745 miles

brake pad warning light on

Fail 22 May 2013 43,745 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 May 2012 39,335 miles

brake warning light on

Fail 3 May 2012 39,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Jan 2011 34,753 miles

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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CA57 RXT is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RXT, 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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CA57 RXT is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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