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HY08 OFV

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,236 mi
Last recorded56,236 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY08 OFV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 56,236 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear drive shaft boots perished

Pass 8 Jul 2021 55,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 52,880 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 52,880 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 48,775 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 45,550 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,835 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 42,059 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 40,591 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 37,551 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 31,913 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,726 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2011 31,041 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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HY08 OFV is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Grey 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 HY08 OFV, 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 HY08 OFV registered?

HY08 OFV is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is HY08 OFV safe to buy?

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