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AF08 GXH

2008 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,508 mi
Last recorded21,508 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GXH
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 21,508 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 21,234 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 21,139 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 20,411 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 20,411 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 18,221 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 15,579 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2019 14,144 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 14,124 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 13,525 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 13,525 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 13,100 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 10,333 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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AF08 GXH is a 2008 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AF08 GXH, 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 AF08 GXH registered?

AF08 GXH is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 GXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 GXH shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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