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GP08 DZZ

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,593 mi
Last recorded163,593 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 DZZ
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 163,593 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 163,591 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2018 152,560 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 152,559 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 142,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section broken (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 142,897 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section broken (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 131,435 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 131,435 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 118,106 miles

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

front brake disc have slight lip

Pass 1 Oct 2014 107,751 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 93,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 82,854 miles

front flexi section noisey

trigger point not met

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 10 Jun 2011 58,620 miles

different size tyre fitted to front and rear axels

front brake pads wearing low

sill cover and under trays fitted

trigger point not met

unable to view brake fluid resvoir

under body shields fitted

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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GP08 DZZ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GP08 DZZ, 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 GP08 DZZ registered?

GP08 DZZ is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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