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HJ08 XKE

2008 BMW F800

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

34,867 mi
Last recorded34,867 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW F80021,907 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 XKE
MakeBMW
ModelF800
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 34,867 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2024 34,780 miles
Pass 3 May 2023 34,642 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 34,612 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 33,545 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 33,505 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

advise slight damage the rear brake mount strength not affected

Pass 23 Apr 2019 31,980 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 31,024 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,167 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 29,190 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 29,061 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 25,682 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 22,265 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 15,713 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 9,776 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F800?

Based on 2,242 MOT tests across 222 vehicles.

89.0%
Pass Rate
1,320
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
222
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 16
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 16
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
wheel bearings have excessive free play 7
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HJ08 XKE is a 2008 BMW F800 in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 BMW F800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.1% with a typical mileage of 21,907 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 F800 fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ08 XKE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F800 typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this BMW F800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HJ08 XKE registered?

HJ08 XKE is a 2008 BMW F800, first registered on 2 April 2008.

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