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DE58 AKU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,369 mi
Last recorded148,369 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 AKU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 148,369 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 148,335 miles

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

O/S/F Inside door panel insecure affecting opening and closing

Pass 12 Oct 2023 140,137 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1,6mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear axle corroded O/S/R seat belt not checked as tools preventing

Pass 12 Oct 2022 130,621 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 120,538 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly soft

Fail 14 Oct 2021 120,538 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake pedal slightly soft

Pass 5 Oct 2020 42,112 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 42,111 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 45,133 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 99,794 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,134 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,354 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 79,812 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 75,431 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 67,988 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 67,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 57,147 miles

Both rear tyres worn very low on inside edges

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 47,673 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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DE58 AKU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE58 AKU, 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 DE58 AKU registered?

DE58 AKU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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