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EF08 NFG

2008 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

65,302 mi
Last recorded65,302 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 NFG
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 65,302 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 65,127 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2023 60,632 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 56,063 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 54,834 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 51,364 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 48,118 miles

Central Front Upper display shows tyre pressure warning

Pass 4 May 2018 45,037 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 41,162 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 37,562 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 33,593 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 33,593 miles

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

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

Rear Wheel spoke missing (4.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 28,496 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 22,061 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 19,951 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 13,151 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 NFG is a 2008 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NFG, 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 NFG registered?

EF08 NFG is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is EF08 NFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 NFG shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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