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AG58 LCU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,076 mi
Last recorded143,076 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG58 LCU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 143,076 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 143,067 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 134,031 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2025 134,022 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 120,919 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2024 120,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn MOST FRONT SUSPENSION ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 118,395 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 116,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 114,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play inner rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2020 107,110 miles

FUEL FLAP DAMAGED / BROKEN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 245 35 18 88Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 88Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2020 107,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt MARKED YELLOW (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

FUEL FLAP DAMAGED / BROKEN

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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 245 35 18 88Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 35 18 88Y (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 3 Apr 2019 96,762 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 96,762 miles

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

TPMS LIGHT ON

Pass 14 Mar 2018 87,606 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 85,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 85,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 83,417 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi broken (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 74,584 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 62,727 miles

NSF tyre has cracking around the circumference between the tread.

Pass 14 Dec 2013 62,348 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 62,275 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 46,810 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 38,228 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AG58 LCU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AG58 LCU, 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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AG58 LCU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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