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LO08 DBU

2008 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,872 mi
Last recorded82,872 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 DBU
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 82,872 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 82,872 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2019 74,808 miles

replace front brake pads soon

Pass 28 Jul 2018 68,021 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2017 59,923 miles

slight bind at front brake but not registering on roller brake tester

Pass 20 Aug 2016 51,132 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake slightly binding

Fail 13 Aug 2016 51,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,394 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also has a repair (4.1.3(ii))

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

increased float at front brake disc's

Pass 31 Jul 2014 36,222 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 30,440 miles

rear brake pad wear indicator removed

Fail 15 Aug 2013 30,432 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

rear brake pad wear indicator removed

Pass 28 Jul 2012 23,784 miles

front/rear brake pad wear indicators removed

Pass 9 Aug 2011 16,494 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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LO08 DBU is a 2008 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LO08 DBU, 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 LO08 DBU registered?

LO08 DBU is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 7 August 2008.

Is LO08 DBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO08 DBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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