MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,010 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front exhaust flexi worn
n/s/ door mirror glass cracked
n/s/r jacking point damaged
n/s/r tyre worn low and showing small cracks
Nearside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
front exhaust flexi worn
n/s/ door mirror glass cracked
n/s/r jacking point damaged
n/s/r tyre worn low and showing small cracks
front exhaust flexi worn
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front exhaust flexi worn
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BV08 GVJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 BV08 GVJ, 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
How do I check the history of BV08 GVJ?
You can check the full history of BV08 GVJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BV08 GVJ registered?
BV08 GVJ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 April 2008.
Is BV08 GVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV08 GVJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BV08 GVJ have outstanding finance?
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