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DE08 EHJ

2008 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,928 mi
Last recorded57,928 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 EHJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 57,928 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 57,891 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 56,919 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 56,015 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 54,765 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 54,385 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 51,991 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2020 49,350 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 42,796 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 36,606 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 33,232 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 33,163 miles

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play Swinging arm (2.4.A2a(i))

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 30,146 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2015 28,051 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 25,367 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 20,045 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 17,257 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 13,155 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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DE08 EHJ is a 2008 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 DE08 EHJ, 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 DE08 EHJ registered?

DE08 EHJ is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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The MOT history for DE08 EHJ shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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