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EN08 AYJ

2008 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

32,130 mi
Last recorded32,130 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN08 AYJ
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 32,130 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 30,855 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 27,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 23,641 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 20,318 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2015 20,318 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 19,396 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 17,340 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,240 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 14,424 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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EN08 AYJ is a 2008 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EN08 AYJ, 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 EN08 AYJ?

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What year was EN08 AYJ registered?

EN08 AYJ is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is EN08 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN08 AYJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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