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OV08 VCN

2008 BMW F800GS

Grey Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,019 mi
Last recorded40,019 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW F800GS20,352 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 VCN
MakeBMW
ModelF800GS
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 40,019 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 27,389 miles

n/s/r foot rest secured with cable tie.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 10,484 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 10,484 miles

Front Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 10,352 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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OV08 VCN is a 2008 BMW F800GS in Grey with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV08 VCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV08 VCN registered?

OV08 VCN is a 2008 BMW F800GS, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is OV08 VCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 VCN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV08 VCN have outstanding finance?

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