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GF08 WUH

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,848 mi
Last recorded161,848 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 WUH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2022 161,848 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 161,840 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 158,237 miles

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2021 158,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by towbar bumper protector plate (0.1 (b))

both front flexible brake hoses deteriorated

Fail 9 Dec 2021 158,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible obscured by towbar bumper protector plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 155,156 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexible hoses are cracking but no cords visible (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking no cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on side wall and in tred no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 143,899 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 143,899 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2020 143,525 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust not connected (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure broken away at front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tracking needs to be adjusted, tyres wearing on outer sides

Nearside Front Child seat insecurely fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2019 129,839 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 125,379 miles

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)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 115,612 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,987 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,366 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 76,549 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 63,774 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 18 Apr 2011 47,590 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 WUH is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF08 WUH, 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 GF08 WUH registered?

GF08 WUH is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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