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8 REC

2010 BMW R Series

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,688 mi
Last recorded18,688 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 BMW R Series22,759 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 REC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2026 18,688 miles

Front tyre older than 10 years old.

Pass 6 Aug 2022 17,006 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 16,758 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 11,709 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 10,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 9,737 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 6,017 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 4,028 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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8 REC is a 2010 BMW R Series in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2010 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.1% with a typical mileage of 22,759 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 8 REC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 16 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 8 REC?

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What year was 8 REC registered?

8 REC is a 2010 BMW R Series, first registered on 4 December 2010.

Is 8 REC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 REC shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 8 REC have outstanding finance?

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