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HV08 VAE

2008 BMW R 1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,206 mi
Last recorded44,206 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R 120045,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV08 VAE
MakeBMW
ModelR 1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 44,206 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 41,896 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 40,079 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 36,247 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 33,515 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

scuff on rear wheel rim edge

slight cracking on front tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Aug 2021 33,515 miles

Headlamp aim too high aftermarket led fitted,no beam pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

scuff on rear wheel rim edge

slight cracking on front tyre sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2020 32,076 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 32,071 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R 1200?

Based on 63,060 MOT tests across 9,645 vehicles.

94.9%
Pass Rate
1,729
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
9,645
On UK Roads
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HV08 VAE is a 2008 BMW R 1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 BMW R 1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 45,354 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The BMW R 1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 18 years old, this BMW R 1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HV08 VAE registered?

HV08 VAE is a 2008 BMW R 1200, first registered on 6 June 2008.

Is HV08 VAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV08 VAE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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