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GS57 ACS

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

29,331 mi
Last recorded29,331 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS57 ACS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 29,331 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

rear brake binding

Pass 23 Apr 2025 29,191 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 27,923 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 26,148 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 24,699 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 24,699 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 23,554 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 22,421 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 20,730 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 19,711 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 17,712 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 17,617 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 17,617 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 16,016 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 15,352 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 14,708 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 13,833 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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GS57 ACS 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 88.2%.

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 GS57 ACS, 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 GS57 ACS registered?

GS57 ACS is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 January 2008.

Is GS57 ACS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GS57 ACS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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