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HJ08 XKG

2008 BMW K Series

Silver Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

27,649 mi
Last recorded27,649 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ08 XKG
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 27,649 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 27,318 miles

Front Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 26,780 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,618 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 24,276 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

abs failure light on

Fail 15 Apr 2021 24,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering linkage ball joint worn, but not excessively (2.1.3 (b) (i))

abs failure light on

Pass 19 Mar 2020 23,134 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake warning light on

Pass 18 Mar 2019 22,231 miles

brake warning light on (abs not working)

Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,320 miles

brake warning light on

Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,467 miles

ABS fault light on

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 19,976 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 19,004 miles

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

Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 17,267 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 15,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 14,586 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 12,422 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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HJ08 XKG is a 2008 BMW K Series in Silver with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 22,782 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ08 XKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ08 XKG registered?

HJ08 XKG is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 4 April 2008.

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