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GL08 HXW

2008 BMW R1200

Beige Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,735 mi
Last recorded51,735 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 HXW
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 51,735 miles

Front Lower Engine oil leak below base of engine

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 51,735 miles

Front Lower Engine oil leak below base of engine

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 50,747 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 47,435 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 44,830 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 43,563 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 40,724 miles

front tyre wearing close to legal limit

Pass 23 Apr 2019 38,854 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 34,934 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 33,337 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 31,298 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,046 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 23,492 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 17,913 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 12,918 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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GL08 HXW is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Beige with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GL08 HXW, 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 GL08 HXW registered?

GL08 HXW is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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