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AF08 POZ

2008 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

47,005 mi
Last recorded47,005 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF08 POZ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 47,005 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 45,057 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,825 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 40,200 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 34,917 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 34,917 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 28,833 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 28,823 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 28,684 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 28,322 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,172 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 27,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 26,507 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 25,403 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 23,691 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 19,162 miles

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 POZ is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 POZ, 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 POZ registered?

AF08 POZ is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is AF08 POZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF08 POZ 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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