MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?
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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.
Is GL08 HXH safe to buy?
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