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CX57 OAJ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Brown Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,681 mi
Last recorded155,681 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX57 OAJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 155,681 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 149,190 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 146,002 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 140,254 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 140,254 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 130,576 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 122,077 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 114,812 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 107,883 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 107,360 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 96,724 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2013 29,277 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 68,318 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 54,336 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2012 54,336 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,307 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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CX57 OAJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Brown with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CX57 OAJ, 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 CX57 OAJ registered?

CX57 OAJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is CX57 OAJ safe to buy?

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