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AK54 ZKS

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

152,793 mi
Last recorded152,793 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 ZKS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 152,793 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 152,793 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the parking brake system requires adjustment or repair.

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear (0.1 (d))

Pass 30 May 2025 147,110 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 143,397 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2023 137,099 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 133,348 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 131,357 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 131,357 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 129,370 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 129,370 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 126,043 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 125,166 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 114,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake warning lamp on

covers in engine bay and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front flexible section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 9 Mar 2018 114,578 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load does not clip or unclip (5.2.4a)

Central Lower under trays fitted at time of test

Front Lower under tray fitted at time of test

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 104,050 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 103,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 93,524 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres damaged

child seats fitted in rear / not alloweing full inspection of seat belts

exhaust sytem not rigit

Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,859 miles

o/s/r brake noisy

Pass 26 Feb 2014 76,205 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side rear brake wear sensor wire not fitted to the brake pad

rear battery feed wires slightly corroded under the boot floor

Pass 16 Aug 2012 59,729 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2011 42,267 miles

both front tyre inner & outer treads uneven......

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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AK54 ZKS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AK54 ZKS, 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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AK54 ZKS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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