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YT08 HFY

2008 BMW K Series

Grey Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2012
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

16,951 mi
Last recorded16,951 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2011
Typical for 2008 BMW K Series22,782 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 HFY
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2011 16,951 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 16,951 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

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

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

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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YT08 HFY is a 2008 BMW K Series in Grey with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.4% with a typical mileage of 22,782 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 K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YT08 HFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT08 HFY registered?

YT08 HFY is a 2008 BMW K Series, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YT08 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 HFY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YT08 HFY have outstanding finance?

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