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BD57 DTY

2008 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

57,702 mi
Last recorded57,702 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD57 DTY
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 57,702 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Sep 2025 57,702 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2024 56,847 miles

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

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 55,859 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 54,980 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 53,680 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 53,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 51,160 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 49,481 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,797 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 45,418 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 44,566 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 38,081 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 30,146 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 21,059 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 14,192 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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BD57 DTY is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 BD57 DTY, 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 BD57 DTY registered?

BD57 DTY is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is BD57 DTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD57 DTY 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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