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KM08 AAK

2008 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,234 mi
Last recorded57,234 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 AAK
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 57,234 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 56,654 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2023 54,369 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 51,274 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,290 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 48,263 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 46,035 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 43,439 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 38,453 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 32,011 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 25,947 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 2 Apr 2014 20,675 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,070 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 10,948 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 10,948 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 8,198 miles

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

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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KM08 AAK is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KM08 AAK, 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 KM08 AAK registered?

KM08 AAK is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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