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AU08 HWP

2008 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

44,771 mi
Last recorded44,771 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 HWP
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 44,771 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 42,882 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 39,648 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 39,556 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 37,630 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 36,685 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 33,564 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 31,127 miles

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

Front front swingarm gaiter perished

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

Rear rear swingarm gaiter perished

Fail 14 Jul 2016 31,127 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

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

Front front swingarm gaiter perished

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

Rear rear swingarm gaiter perished

Pass 24 Jul 2015 27,275 miles

Front tyre contaminated with oil

Swing arm rubber gaitors perished

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 27,131 miles

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

Front tyre contaminated with oil

Nail in rear tyre

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Swing arm rubber gaitors perished

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 24,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,896 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 16,018 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 10,620 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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AU08 HWP is a 2008 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AU08 HWP, 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 AU08 HWP registered?

AU08 HWP is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is AU08 HWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 HWP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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