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EF08 NEN

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

49,895 mi
Last recorded49,895 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 NEN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 49,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 47,091 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 44,948 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 43,763 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 43,763 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Bulbs fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 40,626 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 39,216 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 35,017 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 33,375 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 31,462 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 29,142 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 27,644 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 24,923 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 23,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 19,901 miles

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

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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EF08 NEN is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 EF08 NEN, 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 EF08 NEN registered?

EF08 NEN is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is EF08 NEN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 NEN shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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