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GN08 OVS

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,222 mi
Last recorded79,222 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 79,222 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 64,155 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2015 55,023 miles

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 55,023 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 47,845 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 OVS is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OVS, 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 GN08 OVS registered?

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

Is GN08 OVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 OVS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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