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KV08 VBO

2008 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

53,569 mi
Last recorded53,569 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 VBO
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 53,569 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 53,289 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 53,057 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 53,057 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2017 51,508 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 48,699 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,822 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 45,171 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,064 miles

Front Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 32,238 miles

Front Wheel damaged but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

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

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

Slight wear evident in front lower suspension ball joint

Pass 15 May 2012 26,450 miles

Front forks, lower ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 19,550 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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KV08 VBO is a 2008 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KV08 VBO, 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 KV08 VBO registered?

KV08 VBO is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 VBO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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