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EO08 BWW

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

79,888 mi
Last recorded79,888 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 BWW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 79,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 78,124 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 78,097 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,070 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,769 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 71,769 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,880 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 61,166 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 58,197 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 58,197 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,272 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,807 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,943 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 32,806 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,736 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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EO08 BWW is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EO08 BWW, 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 EO08 BWW registered?

EO08 BWW is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for EO08 BWW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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