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KS08 MZP

2008 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

54,801 mi
Last recorded54,801 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 MZP
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 54,801 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 53,984 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 50,404 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 46,025 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 45,153 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 41,908 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 37,631 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 34,717 miles

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

Rear brake pads corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2018 34,717 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake pads corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2017 32,547 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 32,461 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 28,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 24,752 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 21,929 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 19,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 16,557 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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KS08 MZP is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KS08 MZP, 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 KS08 MZP registered?

KS08 MZP is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 22 May 2008.

Is KS08 MZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 MZP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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