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VO57 YKY

2008 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

31,928 mi
Last recorded31,928 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW F Series18,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 YKY
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 31,928 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 31,360 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2024 30,772 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 30,275 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 29,148 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 28,609 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 28,549 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 28,549 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 27,959 miles

Rear tyre cut in rear tyre but not reaching carcase

Fail 29 Jul 2016 27,955 miles

Nearside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 25,644 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 25,641 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 21,014 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 20,785 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 19,335 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Feb 2012 19,335 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Mar 2011 16,675 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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VO57 YKY is a 2008 BMW F Series in Red with a 798cc 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 VO57 YKY, 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 VO57 YKY registered?

VO57 YKY is a 2008 BMW F Series, first registered on 29 January 2008.

Is VO57 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO57 YKY 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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