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AV08 GZU

2008 BMW 1 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,238 mi
Last recorded144,238 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 GZU
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2021 144,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 139,130 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 139,130 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 132,883 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 124,294 miles

both front brake hoses slightly perished.

front brake pads and discs wearing low.

Pass 18 Aug 2017 114,046 miles

both front shocks weeping exhaust flexi corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2016 100,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Fail 8 Aug 2016 100,965 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb Incorrectly Fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 79,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2014 67,500 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 45,478 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 39,136 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,934 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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AV08 GZU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Silver 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 AV08 GZU, 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 AV08 GZU registered?

AV08 GZU is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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