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HY08 RDZ

2008 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

34,698 mi
Last recorded34,698 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW F Series18,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 RDZ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 34,698 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 32,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 31,921 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 30,939 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 29,936 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 29,933 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 29,359 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 28,774 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy steering head bearings (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 27,868 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,252 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 27,252 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 27 May 2017 27,230 miles

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

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

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil Oil leaking onto tyre (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Drive chain slightly tight (6.2.1d)

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

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

Steering control has reduced clearance at full lock not affecting the riders grasp of handlebars (2.1.2b)

Pass 6 May 2016 24,497 miles

Clutch switch not working

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

Handguards hitting screen on full lock

RH Mirror loose

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

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

Rear brake fluid level low

Screen mounting bolt missing

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 20,453 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))

Handguards hit screen on full lock

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

Pass 21 May 2014 17,189 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 12,492 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

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

Oil leak

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 6,458 miles

hand gaurds make contact with screen on full lock

Pass 21 Jun 2011 3,091 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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HY08 RDZ is a 2008 BMW F Series in Red with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY08 RDZ, 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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What year was HY08 RDZ registered?

HY08 RDZ is a 2008 BMW F Series, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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