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HY08 OFT

2008 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,395 mi
Last recorded48,395 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 OFT
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 48,395 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 48,268 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 48,260 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases collectors corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 48,143 miles

centre stand corroded

throttle does not automatically return to the idle position

Fail 13 Nov 2023 48,137 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.7 (a) (i))

Brake binding but not excessively Both front and rear (1.2.1 (f))

Centre stand corroded

Warning light on dash

Pass 5 Oct 2022 48,108 miles

Central Rear Lower Center stand minor corrosion

Nearside Front Upper fairing insecure

Pass 6 Oct 2021 47,803 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 47,706 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 0.9mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 47,673 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.4mm l/l is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

very slight play in rear hub area

Pass 21 Aug 2019 47,648 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.1mm l/l is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

front hub in poor condition paint flaked off

slight play in rear hub area

Pass 25 Sep 2018 47,626 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.1mm l/l is 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

front hub nut in poor condition

slight play in rear hub

Pass 22 Sep 2017 47,488 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low to 1.2mm (4.1.3(ii))

front hub nut in poor condition

slight play in rear hub

Pass 13 Sep 2016 47,316 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 1.1mm and worn uneven (4.1.3(ii))

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

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear swinging arm

Pass 13 Aug 2015 47,298 miles

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

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

front forks starting to corrode

rear swinging arm starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2014 47,124 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing low sensor wire close to the disc

slight play in rear wheel

Fail 24 Sep 2014 47,118 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

front brake pads wearing low sensor wire close to the disc

slight play in rear wheel

Pass 17 Aug 2013 46,689 miles

abs light flashing a fault

slight fluctuation on front brake

Pass 11 May 2012 38,401 miles

brake warning light on dash

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,220 miles

Slight play front disc bobbins

Fail 10 Mar 2011 27,210 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Slight play front disc bobbins

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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HY08 OFT is a 2008 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HY08 OFT, 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 HY08 OFT registered?

HY08 OFT is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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