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FE57 XYL

2008 BMW R Series

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2012
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

11,094 mi
Last recorded11,094 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2011
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XYL
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2011 11,094 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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FE57 XYL is a 2008 BMW R Series in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 FE57 XYL, 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 FE57 XYL registered?

FE57 XYL is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is FE57 XYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE57 XYL shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE57 XYL have outstanding finance?

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