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G15 CBF

2008 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

139,695 mi
Last recorded139,695 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG15 CBF
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 139,695 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 138,241 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 130,892 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 125,729 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 110,979 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 96,605 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 93,251 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 85,084 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated Hand brake travel (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,254 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,787 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 57,727 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 57,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 47,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 41,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 34,815 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Sep 2011 22,285 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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G15 CBF is a 2008 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G15 CBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G15 CBF is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 1 October 2008.

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