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EF08 NFV

2008 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

74,470 mi
Last recorded74,470 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 NFV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 74,470 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 73,806 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 73,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 73,367 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 73,362 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 73,360 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 72,131 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 69,011 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 66,321 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 64,739 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Jul 2013 62,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 57,787 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 28 Jun 2011 50,824 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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 NFV is a 2008 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EF08 NFV, 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

How do I check the history of EF08 NFV?

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What year was EF08 NFV registered?

EF08 NFV is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is EF08 NFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 NFV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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