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HN08 PVA

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,872 mi
Last recorded40,872 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN08 PVA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 40,872 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 40,840 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 40,745 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 40,617 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 40,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2020 39,596 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 39,132 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 39,132 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 37,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2016 34,045 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 29,398 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 28,720 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,010 miles

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

front tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2013 23,474 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 18,909 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 13,633 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 13,633 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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HN08 PVA 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 HN08 PVA, 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 HN08 PVA registered?

HN08 PVA is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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