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GL08 HXH

2008 BMW 1 Series

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,563 mi
Last recorded120,563 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HXH
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 120,563 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 120,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 115,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Nov 2017 113,851 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 4 Oct 2016 105,221 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple small chips in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2016 105,221 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both no water (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres have nails in tread and split between tread

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front lower arms inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' multiple small chips in windscreen (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,316 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 95,082 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 16 May 2013 86,408 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 86,408 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 May 2012 58,856 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 50,608 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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GL08 HXH is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL08 HXH, 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 GL08 HXH registered?

GL08 HXH is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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