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GL08 URR

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113,616 mi
Last recorded113,616 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 URR
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 113,616 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 107,925 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2022 107,925 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 103,895 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2021 103,893 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,801 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 98,973 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 95,029 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 91,191 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 2 Aug 2016 85,040 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant low

service indicator illuminated

tyre sealant out of date

under trays fit

Pass 4 Aug 2015 78,911 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,710 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 67,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 56,148 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 45,863 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 URR is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GL08 URR, 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 URR registered?

GL08 URR is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 4 July 2008.

Is GL08 URR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL08 URR shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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