CarVerify

Free Car Check

FA08 NSU

2008 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

53,374 mi
Last recorded53,374 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA08 NSU
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 53,374 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 50,916 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 48,710 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 46,836 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 44,747 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 43,903 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 42,319 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 39,322 miles

Central Rear Lower Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2017 37,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,439 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 33,462 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 30,214 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 29,123 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 25,809 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 22,090 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 15,876 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 15,843 miles

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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
Full BMW R Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FA08 NSU is a 2008 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FA08 NSU, 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 FA08 NSU?

You can check the full history of FA08 NSU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FA08 NSU registered?

FA08 NSU is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is FA08 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA08 NSU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FA08 NSU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FA08 NSU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.