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N8 GBN

2008 BMW 130

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,000 mi
Last recorded154,000 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 GBN
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 154,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 151,093 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 139,601 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 128,657 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 121,610 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 107,317 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 107,317 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 87,119 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 66,667 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 66,667 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 47,408 miles

Both front tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 16 Dec 2010 34,541 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW 130?

Based on 21,905 MOT tests across 1,307 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
5,977
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
1,307
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 517
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 264
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 152
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 151
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 143
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N8 GBN is a 2008 BMW 130 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW 130 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 78,027 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 130 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 517 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N8 GBN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 130 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 130 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N8 GBN registered?

N8 GBN is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is N8 GBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 GBN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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