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KJ08 SVA

2008 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

51,867 mi
Last recorded51,867 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 SVA
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 51,867 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2025 50,512 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 48,836 miles

very slight play in rear hub assembly?

Pass 10 Jun 2022 48,317 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 47,401 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 47,401 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 46,612 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 45,924 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 43,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 40,374 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,910 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Aug 2013 34,374 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 32,263 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 25,491 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 25,491 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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KJ08 SVA is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 KJ08 SVA, 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 KJ08 SVA registered?

KJ08 SVA is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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