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KJ08 GDO

2008 BMW F Series

Purple Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,815 mi
Last recorded108,815 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW F Series18,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 GDO
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2024 108,815 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2023 108,810 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 106,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 103,385 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 102,031 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 98,417 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied Rear (1.1.2 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 96,409 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,029 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 68,672 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,632 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,296 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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KJ08 GDO is a 2008 BMW F Series in Purple with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KJ08 GDO, 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 KJ08 GDO registered?

KJ08 GDO is a 2008 BMW F Series, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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