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GX08 LHC

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,071 mi
Last recorded86,071 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 LHC
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 86,071 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2026 86,071 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced nearside not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning nearside not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 84,680 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 83,787 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 83,778 miles

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

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

Rear light only 50%

Pass 14 Mar 2023 82,090 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,888 miles

front tyre worn

Pass 25 Aug 2020 75,752 miles

Front position lamps flickering

Pass 28 Aug 2019 74,227 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 72,057 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 72,057 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 70,748 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play Swingarm (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Apr 2016 66,477 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 62,443 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,023 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 57,846 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 51,966 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 42,394 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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GX08 LHC is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX08 LHC, 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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GX08 LHC is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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