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GL08 XET

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,894 mi
Last recorded117,894 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 XET
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 117,894 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2026 117,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 113,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 113,757 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 110,158 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 107,348 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 107,305 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid suspect pump filter blocked (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety covering all of underside and exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 103,311 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight weep from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 98,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine vibration at low rev's

front under vehicle splash tray missing

Fail 19 May 2021 98,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

engine vibration at low rev's

front under vehicle splash tray missing

Pass 21 May 2020 95,066 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 91,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 87,397 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 83,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 78,411 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 23 Mar 2015 72,869 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 65,406 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 62,319 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,682 miles

both rear tyres just on limit

front brake pads low

Pass 18 May 2011 47,805 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 XET is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XET, 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 XET registered?

GL08 XET is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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