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2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,332 mi
Last recorded59,332 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 HKF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 59,332 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 59,309 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,876 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 38,525 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 May 2015 37,245 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 34,489 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

headlight pattern

Pass 30 May 2013 30,351 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 30,351 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 May 2012 25,991 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 17,877 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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AU08 HKF is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU08 HKF, 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 AU08 HKF registered?

AU08 HKF is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 12 July 2008.

Is AU08 HKF safe to buy?

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