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WG08 XMK

2008 BMW F800GS

Yellow Petrol 800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,130 mi
Last recorded11,130 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2014
Typical for 2008 BMW F800GS20,352 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 XMK
MakeBMW
ModelF800GS
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2014 11,130 miles

front tyre perished.

Fail 18 Mar 2014 11,130 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

front tyre perished.

Pass 19 Apr 2013 11,021 miles

drive chain rusty.

Fail 19 Apr 2013 11,021 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4)

drive chain rusty.

Pass 3 Dec 2011 10,636 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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WG08 XMK is a 2008 BMW F800GS in Yellow with a 800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WG08 XMK, 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 WG08 XMK registered?

WG08 XMK is a 2008 BMW F800GS, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is WG08 XMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG08 XMK shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG08 XMK have outstanding finance?

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