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HK08 YNM

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,370 mi
Last recorded33,370 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK08 YNM
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 33,370 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 30,188 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 27,229 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 25,495 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 23,315 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 23,315 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 22,250 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre getting low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 20,306 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 17,561 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 17,561 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 14,044 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 13,644 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 13,360 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 13,084 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 12,176 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 9,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 8,112 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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HK08 YNM is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Grey 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 HK08 YNM, 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 HK08 YNM registered?

HK08 YNM is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is HK08 YNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK08 YNM 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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