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EK08 ELU

2008 BMW R Series

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

21,613 mi
Last recorded21,613 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 ELU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 1 May 2026 21,613 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 20,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 20,381 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2022 20,249 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 20,061 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 18,385 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 14,124 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 11,113 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 8,863 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 8,793 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 8,601 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 8,535 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 8,194 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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EK08 ELU is a 2008 BMW R Series in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EK08 ELU, 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 EK08 ELU?

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What year was EK08 ELU registered?

EK08 ELU is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is EK08 ELU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 ELU shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK08 ELU have outstanding finance?

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