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AM08 LGA

2008 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

37,719 mi
Last recorded37,719 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM08 LGA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 37,719 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 37,719 miles

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 15 May 2023 37,164 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 35,630 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2020 34,311 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 31,599 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 30,428 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 27,553 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 29 Apr 2016 22,740 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 20,741 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 14,037 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 11,974 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 11,310 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 11,310 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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AM08 LGA 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 86.7%.

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 AM08 LGA, 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 AM08 LGA registered?

AM08 LGA is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is AM08 LGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM08 LGA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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