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EO08 BXC

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

51,160 mi
Last recorded51,160 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO08 BXC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 51,160 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 50,409 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake fluid level close to minimum

Pass 2 Jul 2021 47,876 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 46,744 miles

trunion bearing has slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,364 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 42,655 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 39,812 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 36,982 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 33,755 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 30,056 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 30,056 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 26,386 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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

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 BXC is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

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

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