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HN08 BFY

2008 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,537 mi
Last recorded35,537 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW F Series18,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 BFY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 35,537 miles

general surface corrosion on frame

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 34,565 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Wheel corroded but not to excess front and rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,132 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corrosion on forks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 32,207 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 29,507 miles

Front oil pipes badly corroded

front sprocket washer snapped, could become detached

Pass 21 Jun 2018 26,604 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 26,529 miles

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

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 24,289 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 24,289 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 19,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 May 2015 18,075 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 16,722 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 13,416 miles

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Fail 22 May 2013 13,170 miles

Front Brake disc(s) cracked (3.2.A1g)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2012 7,858 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 7 May 2011 7,457 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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HN08 BFY is a 2008 BMW F Series in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.2% with a typical mileage of 18,781 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN08 BFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HN08 BFY is a 2008 BMW F Series, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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