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RO08 UCN

2008 BMW G Series

White Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

24,401 mi
Last recorded24,401 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW G Series4,708 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 UCN
MakeBMW
ModelG Series
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 24,401 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 24,180 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 24,111 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 23,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 23,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 20,410 miles

Brake disc(s) slightly worn Front and Rear discs (3.2.A1l)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 19,507 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 16,118 miles

Chain guard missing

Slight play in rear sprocket cush drive

Pass 8 Jan 2014 6,358 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 5,961 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 5,961 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has excessive run out (3.2.A1m)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 5,910 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Apr 2011 3,943 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 3,933 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

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 UCN is a 2008 BMW G Series in White with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UCN, 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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What year was RO08 UCN registered?

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

Is RO08 UCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 UCN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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