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LT08 HGL

2008 BMW K Series

Black Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

35,237 mi
Last recorded35,237 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 HGL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 35,237 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 34,691 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 33,360 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 32,467 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 31,301 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 30,448 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 30,437 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 29,574 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 29,431 miles

ABS light stays on,no ABS brakes good

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

play in front lower ball joint

Pass 22 May 2017 29,023 miles

Front Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

abs light stays on

gear lever bushes worn

play in front lower bull joint

Pass 26 Mar 2016 28,055 miles

GEAR LEVER PIVIT WORN

ABS LIGHTY STAYS ON

Front LOER LOWE BALL JOINT HAS PLAY

Offside Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 26,869 miles

has play in front lower ball joint

Pass 25 Mar 2014 26,122 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 24,095 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 21,895 miles

Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 16,150 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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LT08 HGL is a 2008 BMW K Series in Black with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 LT08 HGL, 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 LT08 HGL registered?

LT08 HGL is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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