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K30 DRU

2008 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,854 mi
Last recorded37,854 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 DRU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2025 37,854 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 37,465 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 36,916 miles

Offside Front Foglight not working

Pass 22 Apr 2022 36,292 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 35,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 34,374 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 30,371 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 28,742 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 26,487 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 23,920 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 21,054 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 19,401 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 15,743 miles

rear tyre wearing unevenly

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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K30 DRU 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 K30 DRU, 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 K30 DRU registered?

K30 DRU is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 June 2008.

Is K30 DRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K30 DRU 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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