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AF08 GXJ

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

26,505 mi
Last recorded26,505 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 GXJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 26,505 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 26,496 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 26,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 25,157 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2023 25,143 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 23,327 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 22,073 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 22,062 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 20,701 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 20,457 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 18,013 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 15,794 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 14,334 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 12,671 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2012 12,671 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 9,547 miles

Crash bar bolt missing offside.

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 9,547 miles

Crash bar bolt missing offside.

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

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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AF08 GXJ is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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 AF08 GXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF08 GXJ registered?

AF08 GXJ is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is AF08 GXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 GXJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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