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FE08 LRO

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,216 mi
Last recorded36,216 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 36,216 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 35,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 32,335 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 28,419 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 27,932 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 26,876 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 24,624 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 21,839 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 21,506 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2017 21,506 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 18,906 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 13,723 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 13,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 8,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 8,460 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 8,450 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 8,272 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 5,785 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 LRO is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE08 LRO, 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 LRO registered?

FE08 LRO is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 April 2008.

Is FE08 LRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE08 LRO shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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