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GIG 1686

2008 BMW 320

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

108,785 mi
Last recorded108,785 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 32088,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGIG 1686
MakeBMW
Model320
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 108,785 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2025 108,783 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire insure (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted clip inscure (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly damaged n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 10,054 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 100,040 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Dec 2024 100,040 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 100,040 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS CORRODED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

How Reliable is the BMW 320?

Based on 266,506 MOT tests across 44,303 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
7,827
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
44,303
On UK Roads
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GIG 1686 is a 2008 BMW 320 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 320 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 88,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW 320 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 320 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GIG 1686 registered?

GIG 1686 is a 2008 BMW 320, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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