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DA57 NYY

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,937 mi
Last recorded159,937 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA57 NYY
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 159,937 miles

Rear o\s and n\s shocker covers insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2023 159,937 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side very low reading (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability o\s and n\s (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear o\s and n\s shocker covers insecure

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 3 Oct 2022 153,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Upper bearing rough (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2021 149,036 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 145,967 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 142,961 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 135,699 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 135,697 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 124,996 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 121,284 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2015 112,519 miles

o/s/f tyre outer edge worn

Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 82,197 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 65,635 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,990 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,172 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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DA57 NYY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 DA57 NYY, 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 DA57 NYY registered?

DA57 NYY is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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