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AO58 VTC

2008 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,789 mi
Last recorded29,789 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 29,789 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 25,133 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 24,454 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 24,449 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 18,303 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 11,253 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 8,849 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 8,849 miles

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

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 VTC is a 2008 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO58 VTC, 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 AO58 VTC registered?

AO58 VTC is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 December 2008.

Is AO58 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 VTC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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