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EK58 GFY

2008 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,960 mi
Last recorded84,960 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 GFY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2022 84,960 miles

long travel on rear brake lever

Pass 3 Aug 2020 83,334 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 81,419 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 76,283 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 70,751 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,716 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 43,772 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 37,963 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 30,422 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))

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 GFY is a 2008 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 GFY, 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 EK58 GFY?

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What year was EK58 GFY registered?

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

Is EK58 GFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK58 GFY shows 9 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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