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DJ05 ARJ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

179,094 mi
Last recorded179,094 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJ05 ARJ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 179,094 miles

Under tray covers fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2023 163,171 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2023 163,171 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 138,003 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all round (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 113,049 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 113,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 93,120 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust has corrosion

slight under body corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2020 93,120 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust has corrosion

slight under body corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2019 77,595 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 71,754 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 71,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 68,031 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 68,031 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 68,030 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear pad sensor damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2015 62,217 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)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 62,217 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 50,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Mar 2014 50,575 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 39,107 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 36,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,482 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,105 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 20,764 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)

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)

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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DJ05 ARJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Green 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 DJ05 ARJ, 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 DJ05 ARJ registered?

DJ05 ARJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 8 March 2008.

Is DJ05 ARJ safe to buy?

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