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AJ58 VMP

2008 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

65,715 mi
Last recorded65,715 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ58 VMP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 65,715 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 64,366 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 63,279 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 62,175 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 59,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 59,660 miles

BRAKE FAILURE LAMP ON

Pass 11 Sep 2019 59,604 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 59,406 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 58,777 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 58,235 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 57,578 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 56,184 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside dipped beam not working, Brake warning light illuminated,

Fail 16 Oct 2014 56,184 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.2.B1e) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Nearside dipped beam not working, Brake warning light illuminated,

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 VMP is a 2008 BMW R Series in Silver 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 AJ58 VMP, 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 AJ58 VMP registered?

AJ58 VMP is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is AJ58 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ58 VMP 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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