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OE08 WTJ

2008 BMW R1200GS

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

40,099 mi
Last recorded40,099 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R1200GS33,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 WTJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 40,099 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 39,656 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 38,003 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2024 38,003 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 36,613 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit Wearing uneven. (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 34,207 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 33,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight play in both front disc carriers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 29,893 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 21,641 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 12,430 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 8,492 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 7,922 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 7,456 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 6,022 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200GS?

Based on 1,384 MOT tests across 136 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,628
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
136
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 4
Headlamp aim too high 3
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2
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OE08 WTJ is a 2008 BMW R1200GS in Silver 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 R1200GS models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.8% with a typical mileage of 33,666 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW R1200GS fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 4 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OE08 WTJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200GS typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW R1200GS is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OE08 WTJ registered?

OE08 WTJ is a 2008 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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