MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Nearside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock brake lever guard hitting screen on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Brake lever insecure brake lever bracket loose (1.1.2 (e) (i))
Offside Handlebar fouling on the fuel tank or bodywork on full lock brake lever guard hitting screen on full lock (2.1.4 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Rear Drive chain sprocket worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the BMW F Series?
Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ST08 FYV is a 2008 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 ST08 FYV, 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 ST08 FYV registered?
ST08 FYV is a 2008 BMW F Series, first registered on 23 April 2008.
Is ST08 FYV safe to buy?
The MOT history for ST08 FYV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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