2008 BMW G Series — MOT History by Age
How cars manufactured in 2008 perform at MOT as they age
18 years
Current Age
92.1%
Latest Pass Rate
38
Total Tests (All Years)
8,030 mi
Avg Mileage (Latest)
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
Best vintage for G Series
Compared to Average at Age 13
This car: 92.1%
Average: 53.1%
✅ 39.0% above average (13033 models compared)
How This Car Ages
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Pass Rate Trend
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Year-by-Year MOT Results
2021
92.1%
Age (yrs) 13Tests 38Avg Mileage 8,030Top Failure Motorcycle lamps and reflectors — 10.5%
Common MOT Failures
Top failure categories across all test years for 2008 BMW G Series, with age trends.
Motorcycle lamps and reflectors
10.5%
— Consistent
Identification of the vehicle
5.3%
— Consistent
Motorcycle brakes
2.6%
— Consistent
Motorcycle steering
2.6%
— Consistent
Motorcycle structure and attachments
2.6%
— Consistent
How Failures Change With Age
Comparing failure rates between the youngest and oldest test years.
| Category | At Youngest | At Oldest | Change | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle lamps and reflectors | 10.5% (13 yrs) | 10.5% (13 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Identification of the vehicle | 5.3% (13 yrs) | 5.3% (13 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle brakes | 2.6% (13 yrs) | 2.6% (13 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle steering | 2.6% (13 yrs) | 2.6% (13 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
| Motorcycle structure and attachments | 2.6% (13 yrs) | 2.6% (13 yrs) | 0.0%
| ⚪ — |
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About This Data
This page shows how BMW G Series cars manufactured in 2008 perform at MOT as they age. Data spans from 2021 to 2021, covering 38 tests. Pass rates naturally decline with age as components wear.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.