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EK08 EKW

2008 BMW F800S

Grey Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,337 mi
Last recorded59,337 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW F800S19,455 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 EKW
MakeBMW
ModelF800S
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2024 59,337 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 54,283 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2021 54,197 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 48,060 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 48,060 miles

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 37,860 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 29,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 21,841 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 14,411 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 14,173 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 14,008 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 12,989 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 12,986 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 11,461 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 9,204 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F800S?

Based on 1,434 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

86.3%
Pass Rate
1,363
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 23
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 11
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 11
Headlamp aim too high 7
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EK08 EKW is a 2008 BMW F800S in Grey with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW F800S models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 19,455 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 F800S fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 23 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK08 EKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F800S typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this BMW F800S is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EK08 EKW registered?

EK08 EKW is a 2008 BMW F800S, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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