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HY58 SYV

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,487 mi
Last recorded35,487 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY58 SYV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 35,487 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 35,129 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 34,888 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 33,494 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 32,083 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 31,623 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 31,623 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 23,178 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 14,872 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 8,624 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 2,174 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 2,062 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 1,828 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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HY58 SYV 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 HY58 SYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HY58 SYV?

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What year was HY58 SYV registered?

HY58 SYV is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 1 September 2008.

Is HY58 SYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY58 SYV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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