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GD08 BGV

2008 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

30,882 mi
Last recorded30,882 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD08 BGV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 30,882 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2025 30,201 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 29,761 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 27,189 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 25,739 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 25,150 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 21,739 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 19,886 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 19,369 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 19,214 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 19,081 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 18,048 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 16,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 16,463 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 13,125 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 13,125 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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GD08 BGV is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 GD08 BGV, 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 GD08 BGV registered?

GD08 BGV is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is GD08 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD08 BGV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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