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EF08 NFR

2008 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,518 mi
Last recorded33,518 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 NFR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2026 33,518 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 32,786 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 31,169 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 30,609 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2021 29,215 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 28,237 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,114 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 26,537 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 3 May 2017 25,293 miles

Front play in front discs

Pass 23 Apr 2016 23,324 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 22,038 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 20,708 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 19,604 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 17,244 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 13,347 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 NFR is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Red 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 NFR, 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 NFR registered?

EF08 NFR is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 June 2008.

Is EF08 NFR safe to buy?

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