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EF08 NFA

2008 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

30,245 mi
Last recorded30,245 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 NFA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 30,245 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 29,499 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 29,154 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 27,919 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 27,755 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,745 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 29,745 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 21,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 21,011 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 18,840 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 16,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 12,334 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 5,618 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 4,508 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 1,328 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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EF08 NFA is a 2008 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EF08 NFA, 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 EF08 NFA registered?

EF08 NFA is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is EF08 NFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 NFA shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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