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SK08 LGN

2008 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

80,238 mi
Last recorded80,238 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW F Series18,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK08 LGN
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine789cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 80,238 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 75,315 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2024 75,312 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2023 63,577 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 51,600 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 39,153 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 38,727 miles

slight oil leak from sump area of engine

Fail 14 Jul 2021 38,727 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy very large notch in centre of steering with weight on front wheel - DANGEROUS - likely to cause an accident as locks steering in centre (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 37,945 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 37,945 miles

Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated bearings inside hub and possibly rear pulley creaking and cracking when wheel rotated slowly (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 35,876 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 32,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose small crack at weld (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

slight notch in steering head bearings

Pass 23 May 2017 30,307 miles

Oil leak engine ()

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 27,235 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 23,994 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 21,197 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 18 May 2013 17,796 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,303 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 12,521 miles

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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SK08 LGN is a 2008 BMW F Series in Blue with a 789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SK08 LGN, 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.

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What year was SK08 LGN registered?

SK08 LGN is a 2008 BMW F Series, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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