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LD08 FWK

2008 BMW K Series

Green Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,082 mi
Last recorded26,082 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 FWK
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 26,082 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting strap missing, temporary repaired (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 26,082 miles

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

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting strap missing, temporary repaired (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Gear lever pivot excessively worn

Handlebar deformed but serviceable (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 25,706 miles

Clutch lever bent (6.2.7 (b))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose mounting bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Handlebar deformed but serviceable slightly bent (2.2.1 (c) (i))

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

gear lever pivot excessively worn

Pass 22 Dec 2022 24,871 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

gear lever pivot joint worn

Pass 22 Dec 2021 22,391 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 21,200 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 21,142 miles

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 Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 19,985 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 18,341 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 16,577 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2016 16,577 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 15,025 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 13,261 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 11,487 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 9,582 miles

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

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 7,130 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2011 7,130 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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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LD08 FWK is a 2008 BMW K Series in Green with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LD08 FWK, 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 LD08 FWK registered?

LD08 FWK is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 20 March 2008.

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