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RE08 VPR

2008 BMW F800S

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

41,187 mi
Last recorded41,187 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW F800S19,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 VPR
MakeBMW
ModelF800S
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 41,187 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 40,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 39,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 38,180 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 35,735 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 33,848 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 33,610 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 33,600 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brake component slightly loose Brake hose mounting bolt missing on lower yoke (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 32,032 miles

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2017 31,689 miles

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

Drive belt slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 17,241 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 17,241 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 15,262 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 13,282 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 10,456 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 8,393 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,632 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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RE08 VPR is a 2008 BMW F800S in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE08 VPR, 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 RE08 VPR registered?

RE08 VPR is a 2008 BMW F800S, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is RE08 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 VPR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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