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GD57 EFG

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,851 mi
Last recorded79,851 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD57 EFG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 79,851 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 70,890 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 60,651 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 51,632 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 51,129 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 49,195 miles
Fail 6 May 2021 49,195 miles

Offside Rear Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 48,584 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 44,838 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 39,552 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 37,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,099 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit rear brake pads very low (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Mar 2015 30,200 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 27,714 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 25,131 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 22,216 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 20,481 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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GD57 EFG 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 GD57 EFG, 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 GD57 EFG registered?

GD57 EFG is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 9 February 2008.

Is GD57 EFG safe to buy?

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