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FE08 LNC

2008 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

42,008 mi
Last recorded42,008 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 LNC
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 42,008 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 40,988 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 40,600 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 39,667 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 39,665 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 38,620 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 36,815 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 34,079 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 34,079 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 30,121 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 27,507 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 25,017 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 24,476 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 24,177 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 22,597 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 16,703 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,314 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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FE08 LNC 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 88.2%.

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 FE08 LNC, 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

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What year was FE08 LNC registered?

FE08 LNC is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 15 March 2008.

Is FE08 LNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 LNC shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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