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HV58 VHB

2008 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

95,177 mi
Last recorded95,177 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 VHB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2025 95,177 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 93,076 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 90,105 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 87,454 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 82,680 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 82,493 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 77,690 miles

Front front lamp lens cracked

Pass 11 Feb 2019 72,296 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 67,559 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 63,202 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 58,309 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,389 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 44,130 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 36,322 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 30,659 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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HV58 VHB is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV58 VHB, 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 HV58 VHB registered?

HV58 VHB is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is HV58 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV58 VHB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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