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GP08 NVO

2008 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,602 mi
Last recorded148,602 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW 1 Series78,657 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 148,602 miles

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

rear subframe aux bracket off side bolt loose near side missing

Fail 6 Nov 2019 148,602 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe aux bracket off side bolt loose near side missing

Pass 6 Nov 2018 142,402 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 142,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached both (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 133,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyre cuts side walls no cords showing and cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cuts side wall no cords showing and cracking

covers fitted to engine and underside

Fail 18 Aug 2017 133,723 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyre cuts side walls no cords showing and cracking

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear tyres cuts side wall no cords showing and cracking

covers fitted to engine and underside

Pass 17 Aug 2016 127,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine cover fitted

tyres cut on the side walls

under tray fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 116,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tyres cut on the side walls

Pass 5 Aug 2014 104,552 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 104,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 93,191 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 93,191 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 75,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2012 75,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front tyres wearing outer edges, rear tyres wearing inner edges

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 49,704 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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GP08 NVO is a 2008 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NVO, 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 NVO registered?

GP08 NVO is a 2008 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is GP08 NVO safe to buy?

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