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GL 2200

2008 BMW 1 Series

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

46,222 mi
Last recorded46,222 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL 2200
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 46,222 miles

Car standing still for a long period of time

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 46,222 miles

Car standing still for a long period of time

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 45,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 44,990 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 44,309 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 44,308 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 43,489 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 42,785 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 42,770 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 40,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,771 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 37,765 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 35,353 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 32,281 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,487 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 22,203 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 16,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 11,797 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 3,810 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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GL 2200 is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GL 2200, 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 GL 2200 registered?

GL 2200 is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is GL 2200 safe to buy?

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