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GN08 OVR

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

90,470 mi
Last recorded90,470 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 90,470 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 84,996 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 82,907 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 80,742 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 80,742 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 72,114 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 67,866 miles

Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Worn unevenly (1.1.13 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 59,714 miles

Both tyres are worn close to wear blocks

Pass 27 May 2016 55,530 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 51,948 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 42,243 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 42,007 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 OVR is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 OVR, 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 OVR registered?

GN08 OVR is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is GN08 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 OVR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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