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HK57 YXR

2008 BMW R1200

Bronze Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,259 mi
Last recorded111,259 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK57 YXR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 111,259 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 108,071 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 104,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit ON THE LIMIT (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 99,912 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 99,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 98,048 miles

FRONT AND REAR TYRES ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,387 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 83,329 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 81,289 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 76,282 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2014 70,727 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 63,507 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 63,502 miles

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2012 53,569 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 53,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 34,700 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 34,700 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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HK57 YXR is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Bronze with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HK57 YXR, 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 HK57 YXR registered?

HK57 YXR is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is HK57 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK57 YXR shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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