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GF08 BND

2008 BMW 1 Series

White Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,820 mi
Last recorded40,820 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 BND
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 40,820 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 32,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 31,043 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 29,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 27,248 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 24,186 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 21,427 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 18,403 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 15,321 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 12,188 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 9,074 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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GF08 BND is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in White with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GF08 BND, 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

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What year was GF08 BND registered?

GF08 BND is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is GF08 BND safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF08 BND shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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