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AJ58 DNU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,732 mi
Last recorded87,732 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 DNU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 87,732 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 87,732 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 78,120 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 73,148 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn very hard on outer edge

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear both rear tyres wearing hard on edges

Fail 2 Jan 2019 73,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner pad worn close to indicator

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn very hard on outer edge

Rear both rear tyres wearing hard on edges

Pass 18 Dec 2017 67,001 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 63,924 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 60,124 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both tyres worn/cutting on inner edges *recommend attention*

Pass 13 Dec 2014 52,399 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 45,891 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 40,899 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 37,159 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,591 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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AJ58 DNU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AJ58 DNU, 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 AJ58 DNU registered?

AJ58 DNU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AJ58 DNU safe to buy?

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