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AB08 KLK

2008 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

57,483 mi
Last recorded57,483 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KLK
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 57,483 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 51,651 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 44,416 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 36,874 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 31,455 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 31,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bobbin on disc has slight wear. Clicks when brake applied. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 31,438 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively bobbin on disc has slight wear. Clicks when brake applied. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 30,830 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 30,213 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 30,188 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 24,274 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 22,170 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 21,283 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 17,949 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2011 14,083 miles

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

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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AB08 KLK is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 2008 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.5% with a typical mileage of 24,274 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 KLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW R1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AB08 KLK registered?

AB08 KLK is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is AB08 KLK safe to buy?

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