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AD51 COX

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

69,624 mi
Last recorded69,624 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 COX
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 69,624 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 69,624 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 62,693 miles

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 54,830 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 49,492 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 47,048 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 43,859 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 41,628 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,492 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 35,409 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 32,177 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 28,827 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,446 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 21,892 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 18,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 15,220 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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AD51 COX is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 AD51 COX, 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 AD51 COX registered?

AD51 COX is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is AD51 COX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 COX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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