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AJ58 GSU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,943 mi
Last recorded171,943 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 GSU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 171,943 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2024 171,942 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail both rear subframe front mounting plates (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 160,736 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 156,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 152,196 miles

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

Chassis, underbody, suspension have varied stages of corrosion

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Oxidization across lens (NS & OS) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Undertrays fitted impeding inspection in subscribed areas

Pass 22 Sep 2020 144,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smell of diesel under bonnet

Fail 22 Sep 2020 144,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn outer void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

smell of diesel under bonnet

Pass 27 Apr 2019 135,276 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts flexys (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush to hub spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement void bush to hub spring arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 127,237 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 127,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2017 124,029 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 8 Oct 2016 120,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 120,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 115,662 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 109,864 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 109,864 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 100,698 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 100,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 88,800 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 74,250 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 GSU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ58 GSU, 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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AJ58 GSU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 9 October 2008.

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