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VN08 OMG

2008 BMW F800ST

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,699 mi
Last recorded48,699 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW F800ST19,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 OMG
MakeBMW
ModelF800ST
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 48,699 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 46,846 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 46,068 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 39,582 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 36,816 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 35,392 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Fail 30 Dec 2016 35,392 miles

Drive belt sprocket carrier worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2015 32,913 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 30,093 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2014 30,093 miles

Front Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 23,755 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 21,883 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 18,205 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW F800ST?

Based on 3,197 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
1,220
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
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VN08 OMG is a 2008 BMW F800ST in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2008 BMW F800ST models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 19,550 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 F800ST fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN08 OMG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F800ST typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this BMW F800ST is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VN08 OMG registered?

VN08 OMG is a 2008 BMW F800ST, first registered on 3 May 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 OMG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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