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VE08 OTT

2008 BMW F Series

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,697 mi
Last recorded47,697 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW F Series18,781 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OTT
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 47,697 miles

coolant leak at front.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 46,834 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 31,292 miles

Bar grips worn/ Cuts to both tyre treads. Front tyre worn on shoulders. Slight drag on front brake. R/H pillion foot rest spring inop. L/H riders foot rest pivot partially seized.

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 30,967 miles

Steering damper ineffective (2.1.2d)

Offside Front Lower Brake locking device missing (3.2.A1e) DANGEROUS

Bar grips worn/ Cuts to both tyre treads. Front tyre worn on shoulders. Slight drag on front brake. R/H pillion foot rest spring inop. L/H riders foot rest pivot partially seized.

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 20,175 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

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

Front tyre worn on N/S shoulder.

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

Pass 16 May 2013

Front Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 20 Apr 2013 18,496 miles

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 14,060 miles

Both front fork legs scratched/marked.

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 914 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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VE08 OTT is a 2008 BMW F Series in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VE08 OTT, 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 VE08 OTT registered?

VE08 OTT is a 2008 BMW F Series, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is VE08 OTT safe to buy?

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