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G3 YEA

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

183,611 mi
Last recorded183,611 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 YEA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 183,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged PERISHED (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 166,608 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 166,083 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges nears excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 162,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 162,160 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

brake warning light on

Pass 13 Mar 2018 141,389 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 141,385 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 130,208 miles

Oil leak Oil On Belly Pan ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 119,007 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 119,007 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,562 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 85,710 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 82,263 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 68,618 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,810 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 29,717 miles

small stone chips across front windscreen.

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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G3 YEA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G3 YEA, 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 G3 YEA registered?

G3 YEA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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