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AB08 KKV

2008 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

23,124 mi
Last recorded23,124 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KKV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 23,124 miles

Nearside Front Handguard broken/insecure.

Pass 7 Sep 2024 22,938 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 22,931 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2023 22,931 miles

Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 22,925 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 22,867 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 22,847 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm - min 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit 2mm - min 1mm (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 16 May 2018 22,640 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.3mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 22,484 miles

Engine oil level below minimum mark

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 May 2016 22,170 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 21,789 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 21,785 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 May 2014 20,873 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 9 May 2013 20,159 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 19,084 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 11,612 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 11,612 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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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AB08 KKV is a 2008 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 24,704 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 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 AB08 KKV, 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 18 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AB08 KKV registered?

AB08 KKV is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is AB08 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 KKV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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