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AU08 HWH

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,233 mi
Last recorded54,233 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 HWH
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 54,233 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 53,794 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 51,701 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 48,194 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,188 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 41,987 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly loose on floating mounting pegs

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 39,641 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 39,616 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,405 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,598 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 33,513 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 30,641 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,190 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 21,267 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 17,195 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 9,212 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 HWH is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWH, 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 AU08 HWH registered?

AU08 HWH is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is AU08 HWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU08 HWH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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