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EF08 NEY

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

15,770 mi
Last recorded15,770 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 15,770 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 15,179 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 14,182 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 13,639 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 13,358 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 13,096 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 12,942 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 12,568 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 12,184 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 11,505 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 11,086 miles

Front Upper Steering linkage has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 10,300 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 9,537 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 8,250 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 7,028 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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EF08 NEY 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 100%.

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 NEY, 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 NEY registered?

EF08 NEY is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is EF08 NEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 NEY shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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