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EK08 EKO

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2018
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

16,408 mi
Last recorded16,408 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK08 EKO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 16,408 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 14,220 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 14,220 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 13,917 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 13,408 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 12,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 9,868 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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EK08 EKO is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EK08 EKO, 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 EK08 EKO registered?

EK08 EKO is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 April 2008.

Is EK08 EKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK08 EKO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EK08 EKO have outstanding finance?

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