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B1 PDY

2008 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

21,123 mi
Last recorded21,123 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 PDY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 21,123 miles
Fail 23 May 2026 21,113 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 20,686 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 14,655 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 9,388 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 5,540 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 4,623 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 4,547 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 4,470 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 4,352 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 4,207 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 4,127 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 3,971 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 3,948 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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B1 PDY 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 B1 PDY, 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 B1 PDY?

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What year was B1 PDY registered?

B1 PDY is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 7 March 2008.

Is B1 PDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B1 PDY 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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