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OV08 WDL

2008 BMW R1200GS

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,912 mi
Last recorded98,912 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R1200GS33,666 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 WDL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 98,912 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2025 90,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 81,803 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 73,694 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2022 68,114 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 59,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 52,866 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 52,866 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2019 40,828 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 40,828 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 25,677 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 12,499 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 10,751 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 9,446 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 7,707 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 7,214 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 5,774 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 5,120 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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OV08 WDL is a 2008 BMW R1200GS in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OV08 WDL, 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.

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What year was OV08 WDL registered?

OV08 WDL is a 2008 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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