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AK58 XWS

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,438 mi
Last recorded80,438 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK58 XWS
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 80,438 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 30 Jan 2025 70,128 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 18 Jan 2024 67,324 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 63,721 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2023 63,721 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 59,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 53,603 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 52,045 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 49,205 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 46,301 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 42,459 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 37,698 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 34,484 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2013 31,003 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 22,056 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 18,998 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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AK58 XWS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,597cc petrol 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 AK58 XWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK58 XWS registered?

AK58 XWS is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is AK58 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK58 XWS 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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