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AM57 RTO

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,585 mi
Last recorded75,585 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM57 RTO
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 75,585 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 66,080 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 53,545 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 53,537 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

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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AM57 RTO is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AM57 RTO, 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 AM57 RTO registered?

AM57 RTO is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is AM57 RTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM57 RTO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AM57 RTO have outstanding finance?

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