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AO58 DKY

2008 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

34,215 mi
Last recorded34,215 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 DKY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 34,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 33,309 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 31,621 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 31,621 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 29,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 26,036 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 17,047 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 14,597 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 12,991 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 11,715 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 7,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 4,872 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 4,719 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 4,526 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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AO58 DKY is a 2008 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 AO58 DKY, 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

How do I check the history of AO58 DKY?

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What year was AO58 DKY registered?

AO58 DKY is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is AO58 DKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 DKY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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