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C3 WYS

2008 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,012 mi
Last recorded44,012 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 WYS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 13 Apr 2026 44,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2025 42,501 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 42,214 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 40,761 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 39,757 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 37,925 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,178 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 32,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 30,027 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 27,175 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 24,338 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,672 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 19,022 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 15,860 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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C3 WYS is a 2008 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 C3 WYS, 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 C3 WYS?

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What year was C3 WYS registered?

C3 WYS is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 18 January 2008.

Is C3 WYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 WYS shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C3 WYS have outstanding finance?

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