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GJ08 WZD

2008 BMW 1 Series

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

80,534 mi
Last recorded80,534 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 WZD
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 80,534 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2026 80,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2024 71,110 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 64,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 61,787 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 59,421 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 56,257 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 53,778 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 49,946 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 46,248 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 42,454 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 38,651 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 33,686 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 26,051 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 18,878 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 11,774 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 10,366 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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GJ08 WZD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GJ08 WZD, 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 GJ08 WZD registered?

GJ08 WZD is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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The MOT history for GJ08 WZD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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