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VE08 OTZ

2008 BMW Gs

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

63,257 mi
Last recorded63,257 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW Gs23,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OTZ
MakeBMW
ModelGs
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc
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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 63,257 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2024 59,589 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 53,926 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 49,175 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 46,126 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 46,125 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 36,122 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 36,122 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,043 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2017 16,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 10,554 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 10,082 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 9,541 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 9,659 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2011 4,274 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Gs?

Based on 2,054 MOT tests across 181 vehicles.

91.4%
Pass Rate
1,578
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
181
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 10
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released 6
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 6
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 4
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VE08 OTZ is a 2008 BMW Gs in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW Gs models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 23,341 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 Gs fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE08 OTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Gs typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this BMW Gs is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE08 OTZ?

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What year was VE08 OTZ registered?

VE08 OTZ is a 2008 BMW Gs, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is VE08 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 OTZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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