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GS05 STU

2008 BMW F800GS

Grey Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

50,444 mi
Last recorded50,444 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW F800GS20,352 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS05 STU
MakeBMW
ModelF800GS
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 50,444 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2025 50,444 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 49,357 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 47,520 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 44,163 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 42,023 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 40,964 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 34,975 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 28,759 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 25,886 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 22,904 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2014 20,905 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 17,223 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 12,588 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F800GS?

Based on 2,325 MOT tests across 257 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,281
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
wheel bearings have excessive free play 5
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 4
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 4
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GS05 STU is a 2008 BMW F800GS in Grey with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2008 BMW F800GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.6% with a typical mileage of 20,352 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW F800GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 12 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GS05 STU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F800GS typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this BMW F800GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GS05 STU registered?

GS05 STU is a 2008 BMW F800GS, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is GS05 STU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS05 STU shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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