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AO58 VSX

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

41,740 mi
Last recorded41,740 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO58 VSX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 41,740 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 41,711 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 36,417 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 36,345 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 28,903 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 21,531 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 10,941 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 10,629 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2014 9,579 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 9,162 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 7,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 6,281 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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AO58 VSX is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AO58 VSX, 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 AO58 VSX registered?

AO58 VSX is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 8 December 2008.

Is AO58 VSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO58 VSX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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