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CA57 RXY

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

140,845 mi
Last recorded140,845 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA57 RXY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 140,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 140,838 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 133,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 133,603 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 122,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm closest to bumper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 112,019 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 104,679 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 104,679 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 90,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub frame retaining bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

tpms light is on

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2021 90,739 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft bearing housing insecure inner joint (6.1.7 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced sub frame retaining bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine cover fitted

tpms light is on

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2019 88,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 84,662 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 84,662 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 81,283 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 75,227 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 67,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 67,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 57,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2013 49,767 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 49,767 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,822 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 8 Feb 2012 37,822 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 4 Jan 2011 28,859 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 RXY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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