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GF58 EXU

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

95,358 mi
Last recorded95,358 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 EXU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 95,358 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 89,088 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2024 85,421 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2024 85,417 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 78,584 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2022 78,589 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2021 75,280 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 72,998 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 71,654 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 68,195 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 55,965 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,283 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 50,975 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 50,961 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,211 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 38,279 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 29,770 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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GF58 EXU is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF58 EXU, 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 GF58 EXU registered?

GF58 EXU is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 27 October 2008.

Is GF58 EXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF58 EXU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF58 EXU have outstanding finance?

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