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J88 ELD

2008 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,106 mi
Last recorded18,106 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 ELD
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 28 May 2025 18,106 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 17,793 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 17,722 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 16,243 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 15,827 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 15,055 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 14,257 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 14,051 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 13,247 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 12,123 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 11,172 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 10,315 miles

Aftermarket exhaust fitted.

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 9,582 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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J88 ELD is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 J88 ELD, 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

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What year was J88 ELD registered?

J88 ELD is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 September 2008.

Is J88 ELD safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 ELD shows 13 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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