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EK58 GEY

2008 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,146 mi
Last recorded31,146 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 GEY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2025 31,146 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 30,621 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 29,787 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 29,061 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 28,436 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 20,147 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 19,263 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 17,124 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 14,537 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 7,852 miles

cut in rear tyre tread

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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EK58 GEY is a 2008 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 EK58 GEY, 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

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What year was EK58 GEY registered?

EK58 GEY is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 21 November 2008.

Is EK58 GEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 GEY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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