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FE58 TZA

2008 BMW R Series

Orange Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,315 mi
Last recorded29,315 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R Series24,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE58 TZA
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 29,315 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 29,261 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 28,975 miles

Repair to rear tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2016 28,043 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,356 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 25,305 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,070 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 20,676 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,557 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 18,575 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 18,179 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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FE58 TZA is a 2008 BMW R Series in Orange with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FE58 TZA, 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 FE58 TZA?

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What year was FE58 TZA registered?

FE58 TZA is a 2008 BMW R Series, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is FE58 TZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE58 TZA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE58 TZA have outstanding finance?

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