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EU08 YGX

2008 BMW F Series

Yellow Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

27,137 mi
Last recorded27,137 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW F Series18,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 YGX
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 27,137 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 27,137 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 27,030 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 26,901 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 26,538 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 26,498 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 25,987 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 25,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 24,005 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 21,510 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 19,595 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 17,973 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 17,973 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

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

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak on Engine

Pass 17 Oct 2014 15,284 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 11,888 miles

Engine management light stays on

Pass 10 Oct 2012 10,097 miles

Drive chain worn but not considered excessive (6.2.1e)

Rear brake pedal has a long travel

Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,510 miles

Clutch lever broken

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

Rear brake lever has a long travel

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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EU08 YGX is a 2008 BMW F Series in Yellow with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EU08 YGX, 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 EU08 YGX registered?

EU08 YGX is a 2008 BMW F Series, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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