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EJ57 DTK

2008 BMW R1200

Orange Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

65,160 mi
Last recorded65,160 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ57 DTK
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 65,160 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 64,161 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 63,133 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 62,112 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 60,494 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 59,495 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 57,653 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 55,512 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 51,118 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 44,491 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 39,580 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,901 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 29,125 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 26,619 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 23,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 23,433 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 17,438 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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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EJ57 DTK is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Orange with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 EJ57 DTK, 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 EJ57 DTK registered?

EJ57 DTK is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 11 January 2008.

Is EJ57 DTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ57 DTK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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