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RO08 UDB

2008 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

43,338 mi
Last recorded43,338 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 BMW R120024,274 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 UDB
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 43,338 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 43,065 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 42,894 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 42,216 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 41,428 miles

Rear brake pads going rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2020 39,947 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 39,284 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 36,752 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 33,319 miles

Engine oil low

Pass 11 Mar 2016 27,960 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 27,960 miles

Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 24,414 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 18,314 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 12,817 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 9,330 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 9,330 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 5,217 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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RO08 UDB is a 2008 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 RO08 UDB, 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.

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What year was RO08 UDB registered?

RO08 UDB is a 2008 BMW R1200, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is RO08 UDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 UDB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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