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EJ08 ENU

2008 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,023 mi
Last recorded194,023 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 ENU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 194,023 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 May 2019 193,852 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel with rear foot control (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 190,279 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 185,118 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 185,118 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 179,215 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 176,359 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 175,895 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 8 May 2014 149,631 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 May 2013 125,082 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 100,242 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 28 May 2012 100,242 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 16 May 2011 73,455 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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EJ08 ENU is a 2008 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EJ08 ENU, 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 EJ08 ENU registered?

EJ08 ENU is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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