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FE08 LOF

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,751 mi
Last recorded44,751 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE08 LOF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 44,751 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and slight fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front and rear tyres both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 39,150 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 38,794 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 37,740 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 36,790 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 33,341 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 30,878 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 29,017 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 25,463 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 23,587 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 22,423 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 20,061 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 15,427 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 13,426 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 13,426 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 10,580 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 9,629 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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FE08 LOF is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FE08 LOF, 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 FE08 LOF registered?

FE08 LOF is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is FE08 LOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 LOF shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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