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K5 KWA

2008 BMW R1200

Beige Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

29,771 mi
Last recorded29,771 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 KWA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 29,771 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 28,459 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2021 27,273 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2021 27,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 24,665 miles

Front tyre out of shape

Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 8 Nov 2019 24,324 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 23,145 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 22,943 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2016 22,373 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 20,356 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 18,138 miles

Front Decelerometer brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (verified by road test) (3.3.E1e)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 15,989 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 14,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 11,909 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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K5 KWA is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Beige with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 K5 KWA, 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 K5 KWA registered?

K5 KWA is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 September 2008.

Is K5 KWA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K5 KWA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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