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BV08 GXD

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

51,324 mi
Last recorded51,324 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV08 GXD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 51,324 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 51,324 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,890 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front both sides upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 50,890 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Front both sides upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,517 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 45,685 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 44,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 42,948 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 41,929 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 40,431 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,540 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 37,281 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 37,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 36,200 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 33,584 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 30,215 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 30,215 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 24,229 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 17,234 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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BV08 GXD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BV08 GXD, 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 BV08 GXD registered?

BV08 GXD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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