MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,652 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
oil leaking from gear box and on to rear wheel
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil slightly reduced damping (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Headlamp insecure Bulbs (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
How Reliable is the BMW R1200?
Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GR08 VNY is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 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 GR08 VNY, 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 GR08 VNY registered?
GR08 VNY is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 June 2008.
Is GR08 VNY safe to buy?
The MOT history for GR08 VNY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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