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LA08 WAJ

2008 BMW F Series

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,670 mi
Last recorded30,670 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW F Series18,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA08 WAJ
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 30,670 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 28,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 23,324 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 18,826 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 16,278 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 12,075 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 9,207 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 8,130 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 6,992 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 6,129 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 8 Jul 2015 5,736 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 5,457 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 5,115 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 4,288 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 4,288 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 2,743 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Offside Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

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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LA08 WAJ is a 2008 BMW F Series in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LA08 WAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LA08 WAJ registered?

LA08 WAJ is a 2008 BMW F Series, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is LA08 WAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA08 WAJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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