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FY08 KXX

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

37,692 mi
Last recorded37,692 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY08 KXX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 37,692 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 37,690 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 37,690 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 37,684 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2021 37,478 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 36,211 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 34,006 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 32,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2019 32,894 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 31,399 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 28,867 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 26,106 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 21,730 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 19,237 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 15,491 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 12,120 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 6,574 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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FY08 KXX 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 88.2%.

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 FY08 KXX, 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 FY08 KXX registered?

FY08 KXX is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is FY08 KXX safe to buy?

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