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PL08 BYT

2008 BMW F800ST

Blue Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

29,938 mi
Last recorded29,938 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW F800ST19,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 BYT
MakeBMW
ModelF800ST
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,938 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 29,289 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 29,289 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2023 27,282 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 25,204 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 23,811 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 19,098 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 17,985 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 16,849 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 16,450 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 16,269 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 15,948 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Jun 2014 14,115 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 11,771 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 10,551 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 7,707 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F800ST?

Based on 3,197 MOT tests across 283 vehicles.

89.1%
Pass Rate
1,220
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
283
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 29
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 19
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 19
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 9
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 8
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PL08 BYT is a 2008 BMW F800ST in Blue with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW F800ST models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.8% with a typical mileage of 19,550 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW F800ST fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 29 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PL08 BYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F800ST typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this BMW F800ST is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL08 BYT registered?

PL08 BYT is a 2008 BMW F800ST, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is PL08 BYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 BYT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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