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EO08 BWV

2008 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

49,877 mi
Last recorded49,877 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 BWV
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 49,877 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 45,126 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 41,958 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 38,776 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 36,540 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 34,477 miles
Pass 22 May 2020 34,166 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 30,485 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 29,319 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 24,984 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 19,608 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 18,174 miles
Fail 16 May 2015 18,174 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) insecure (3.2.A1g)

Pass 24 May 2014 17,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 13,728 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 13,091 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 9,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 7,498 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))

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

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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EO08 BWV is a 2008 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 EO08 BWV, 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 EO08 BWV?

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What year was EO08 BWV registered?

EO08 BWV is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 14 March 2008.

Is EO08 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 BWV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO08 BWV have outstanding finance?

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