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RO08 UAS

2008 BMW G Series

Black Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

76,030 mi
Last recorded76,030 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW G Series4,708 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 UAS
MakeBMW
ModelG Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,030 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,893 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 74,647 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock absorber top and bottom (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 10 Jun 2016 74,532 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Rear Drive chain sprocket worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play shock absorber top and bottom (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 4 Jun 2015 60,649 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain sprocket carrier worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,901 miles

Rear drive chain guard missing

Pass 12 Jun 2013 33,634 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 12 Jun 2013 33,634 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Jun 2012 17,419 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 7,073 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 7,073 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

How Reliable is the BMW G Series?

Based on 9,521 MOT tests across 1,081 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
841
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,081
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 46
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 30
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 21
Drive chain sprocket worn to excess 18
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RO08 UAS is a 2008 BMW G Series in Black with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW G Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.5% with a typical mileage of 4,708 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 G Series fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 46 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO08 UAS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW G Series typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this BMW G Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RO08 UAS is a 2008 BMW G Series, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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