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EO08 BXY

2008 BMW R Series

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,074 mi
Last recorded15,074 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 BXY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 11 Mar 2015 15,074 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 13,598 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 12,027 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 10,891 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 7,970 miles

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 BXY is a 2008 BMW R Series in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 EO08 BXY, 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 BXY?

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What year was EO08 BXY registered?

EO08 BXY is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is EO08 BXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO08 BXY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EO08 BXY have outstanding finance?

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