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GJ08 YBL

2008 BMW 130

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

45,122 mi
Last recorded45,122 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 YBL
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 45,122 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 40,962 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 38,015 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 33,588 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 33,582 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 29,808 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Dark and blurry (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Dark and blurry (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 29,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Dark and blurry (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Dark and blurry (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 28,084 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 28,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 25,895 miles

Front Lower chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view of the road.

Pass 11 Jan 2019 22,382 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 17,763 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 17,763 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 15,773 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 15,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 15,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside front tyre has surface cracks in tread

Offside rear tyre has surface cracks in tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 14,492 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 11,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 8,890 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Apr 2011 7,297 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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GJ08 YBL is a 2008 BMW 130 in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 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 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ08 YBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ08 YBL is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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