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SC08 CXJ

2008 BMW R1200GS

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

44,739 mi
Last recorded44,739 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW R1200GS33,666 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC08 CXJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200GS
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 44,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 41,959 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 35,775 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 26,502 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2022 24,933 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 3 Mar 2021 22,975 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 20,090 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2018 19,288 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 15,970 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 13,477 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 10,863 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 10,815 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 10,670 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,500 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 9,497 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 8,165 miles

Offside Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 8,165 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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SC08 CXJ is a 2008 BMW R1200GS in Grey 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 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 SC08 CXJ, 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 SC08 CXJ registered?

SC08 CXJ is a 2008 BMW R1200GS, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is SC08 CXJ safe to buy?

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