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EO08 BWN

2008 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,941 mi
Last recorded33,941 miles
Recorded on11 May 2016
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 BWN
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2016 33,941 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

front brake slight bind

Pass 13 May 2015 32,881 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 1 May 2015 32,859 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 31,733 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 31,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Mar 2013 29,561 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 27,569 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,352 miles

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

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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EO08 BWN is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EO08 BWN, 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 EO08 BWN registered?

EO08 BWN is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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