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GN08 HDG

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,222 mi
Last recorded56,222 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 HDG
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 56,222 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2025 56,222 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 54,599 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 47,469 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 47,159 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 46,278 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 44,295 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 44,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 42,937 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 42,922 miles

Rear Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2017 40,753 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 36,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 30,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 May 2014 26,424 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 22,011 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 18,425 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 15,256 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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GN08 HDG 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 GN08 HDG, 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 GN08 HDG registered?

GN08 HDG is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is GN08 HDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 HDG 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.

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