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WL08 GWK

2008 BMW 130

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

124,307 mi
Last recorded124,307 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW 13078,027 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 GWK
MakeBMW
Model130
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 124,307 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 119,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 101,893 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 101,893 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 95,258 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 92,912 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 72,563 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,046 miles

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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WL08 GWK is a 2008 BMW 130 in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WL08 GWK, 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 WL08 GWK registered?

WL08 GWK is a 2008 BMW 130, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is WL08 GWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL08 GWK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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