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AJ58 LZW

2008 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,070 mi
Last recorded33,070 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 LZW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 33,070 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 31,497 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 29,360 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 26,449 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 26,449 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,676 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 19,019 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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AJ58 LZW is a 2008 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AJ58 LZW, 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.

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What year was AJ58 LZW registered?

AJ58 LZW is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is AJ58 LZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 LZW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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