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DE08 EGU

2008 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,445 mi
Last recorded75,445 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 EGU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2022 75,445 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively rivets worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

gear change lever worn

Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,962 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 71,952 miles

Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn top pro link bearing excessively corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2020 69,620 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight run out on front brake discs (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 59,675 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 50,525 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 50,364 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 40,417 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 36,089 miles

Brake pads warning wire broke

Pass 28 Feb 2015 32,216 miles

Slight play in diff trunion bearings.

Pass 19 Mar 2014 26,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 23,718 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 19,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 19,386 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 May 2011 19,152 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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DE08 EGU is a 2008 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 22,782 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE08 EGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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DE08 EGU is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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