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EK08 EMV

2008 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,700 mi
Last recorded10,700 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW F Series18,781 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 EMV
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 10,700 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 10,673 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 10,628 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 10,628 miles

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

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

Right hand mirror touching tank on right lock

Pass 27 Feb 2023 10,574 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 10,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 10,191 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2020 10,151 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 9,219 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 8,977 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 8,851 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 7,957 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 7,295 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 7,295 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 6,058 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 4,661 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 3,927 miles

R & L front brake discs have slight play in mounting bobbins.

Pass 23 Feb 2011 3,213 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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EK08 EMV is a 2008 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 18,781 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK08 EMV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK08 EMV registered?

EK08 EMV is a 2008 BMW F Series, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is EK08 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 EMV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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