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GD08 DUA

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

155,284 mi
Last recorded155,284 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 DUA
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 155,284 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 145,046 miles

Front registration plate damaged but not likely to be misread

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside side repeater requires attention

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 132,910 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 132,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit DUNLOP 1955/55R16 V (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 128,398 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 117,416 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 112,668 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 103,388 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,059 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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GD08 DUA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 GD08 DUA, 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 GD08 DUA registered?

GD08 DUA is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is GD08 DUA safe to buy?

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