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D13 DVE

2008 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

137,669 mi
Last recorded137,669 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 DVE
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 137,669 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 136,278 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 133,578 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 133,570 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 128,370 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 122,748 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 117,389 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,249 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 103,796 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,377 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 91,374 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 86,393 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 76,758 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 68,060 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 57,477 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,658 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 43,695 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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D13 DVE is a 2008 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D13 DVE, 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 D13 DVE registered?

D13 DVE is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 12 September 2008.

Is D13 DVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 DVE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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