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HV08 DMO

2008 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

30,921 mi
Last recorded30,921 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 DMO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 30,921 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 29,709 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 29,709 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 26,535 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 26,392 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 25,491 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 25,491 miles

Fork yoke insecure (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 25,392 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 24,281 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 23,680 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 23,257 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 22,726 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 17,989 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 21 Jul 2014 10,972 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 1,939 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 1,709 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 1,444 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 DMO is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Blue 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 HV08 DMO, 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 HV08 DMO registered?

HV08 DMO is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 8 March 2008.

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The MOT history for HV08 DMO 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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