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EK58 GFU

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,985 mi
Last recorded27,985 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK58 GFU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 27,985 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 26,310 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 25,244 miles
Fail 2 May 2024 25,244 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 25,241 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working not working & looks to be broken. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 24,186 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 22,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 21,098 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 20,446 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 19,479 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 18,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 16,967 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 16,923 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 16,464 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 14,699 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 13,805 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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EK58 GFU is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK58 GFU, 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 EK58 GFU registered?

EK58 GFU is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 December 2008.

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The MOT history for EK58 GFU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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