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GN08 OVU

2008 BMW R 1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,015 mi
Last recorded84,015 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R 120045,354 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN08 OVU
MakeBMW
ModelR 1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 84,015 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 83,820 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2024 79,921 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 78,623 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 78,331 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 77,934 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 77,923 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2019 75,789 miles

Rear tyre misshaped

fairings fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 69,340 miles

Rear suspension hose ferule corroded

fairings fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2017 56,252 miles

Front brake binding slightly

fairings fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2016 49,305 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R 1200?

Based on 63,060 MOT tests across 9,645 vehicles.

94.9%
Pass Rate
1,729
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
9,645
On UK Roads
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GN08 OVU is a 2008 BMW R 1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2008 BMW R 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 45,354 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW R 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 18 years old, this BMW R 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN08 OVU registered?

GN08 OVU is a 2008 BMW R 1200, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is GN08 OVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN08 OVU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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