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BW08 MRW

2008 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

73,892 mi
Last recorded73,892 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW08 MRW
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 73,892 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 73,734 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 72,866 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 69,033 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 64,929 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 64,929 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated rough when rotating possible shaft joint gone (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front front right fog light insecure

Pass 5 Jul 2018 56,400 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 48,583 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 42,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 37,480 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 34,133 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 34,131 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 26,086 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight 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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BW08 MRW is a 2008 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BW08 MRW, 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 BW08 MRW registered?

BW08 MRW is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 10 September 2008.

Is BW08 MRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW08 MRW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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