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RO08 UBS

2008 BMW R1200GS

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

42,525 mi
Last recorded42,525 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R1200GS33,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 UBS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 42,525 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 38,784 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 38,314 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 37,692 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 37,692 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 37,120 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 21 Feb 2020 36,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 36,549 miles

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 35,414 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 33,625 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 32,726 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,984 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 25,010 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 19,999 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 19,999 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 16,343 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 13,891 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 9,013 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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RO08 UBS 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 83.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RO08 UBS, 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 RO08 UBS registered?

RO08 UBS is a 2008 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is RO08 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 UBS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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