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MW08 YTG

2008 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,174 mi
Last recorded48,174 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 YTG
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2018 48,174 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 48,172 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 48,172 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 48,147 miles

Front position lamp deteriorated but function not impaired Some of the LED's in the front sidelight bulbs flicker intermittently. (1.1.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 47,311 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 46,690 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 41,313 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 37,393 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 32,190 miles

front tyre out of shape

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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MW08 YTG is a 2008 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MW08 YTG, 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 MW08 YTG registered?

MW08 YTG is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is MW08 YTG safe to buy?

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