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FE08 LPY

2008 BMW R Series

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,677 mi
Last recorded17,677 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 LPY
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 17,677 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 17,677 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2012 13,760 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 13,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2011 6,405 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 3,881 miles

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

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 LPY is a 2008 BMW R Series in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LPY, 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 FE08 LPY?

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What year was FE08 LPY registered?

FE08 LPY is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FE08 LPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 LPY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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