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HW57 DLK

2008 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,040 mi
Last recorded63,040 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 DLK
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2025 63,040 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 60,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 58,307 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 54,948 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 50,217 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 46,578 miles

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,008 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 31,569 miles

Rear Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (3.2A1f(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 27,676 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 25,833 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 25,783 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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HW57 DLK is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HW57 DLK, 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 HW57 DLK registered?

HW57 DLK is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is HW57 DLK safe to buy?

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