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HV08 CDO

2008 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,370 mi
Last recorded38,370 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 CDO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 38,370 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 38,360 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 36,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 33,952 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 33,932 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2019 33,851 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 30,051 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 28,698 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,340 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 23,731 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 21,543 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 17,458 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,331 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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HV08 CDO is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HV08 CDO, 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 HV08 CDO registered?

HV08 CDO is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is HV08 CDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 CDO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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