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FJ08 CDE

2008 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,000 mi
Last recorded59,000 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 CDE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 59,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 56,799 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 56,447 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 56,441 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 55,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 54,027 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 53,977 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2020 50,833 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 47,826 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 47,826 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 43,386 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 40,006 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 36,489 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 33,572 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 28,560 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 24,496 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 21,676 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 19,656 miles

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

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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FJ08 CDE is a 2008 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FJ08 CDE, 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 FJ08 CDE registered?

FJ08 CDE is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 CDE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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