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BMW R Series

Black · Petrol · 1996 · 1,085 cc

P208 GKOMOT history

P208 GKO is a black petrol BMW R Series first used on 30 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 19 MOT tests, with 125,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,579 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
19
19 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,149 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P208 GKO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
R Series
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,085 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P208 GKO was last recorded at 125,579 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
122,369 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,210 miles
Average per year
4,149 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,579 miles
  • 2025 – 122,369 miles
  • 2024 – 121,471 miles
  • 2023 – 117,875 miles
  • 2022 – 112,772 miles
  • 2021 – 111,115 miles
  • 2020 – 109,495 miles
  • 2019 – 104,876 miles
  • 2018 – 99,945 miles
  • 2017 – 92,867 miles
  • 2015 – 85,403 miles
  • 2014 – 80,105 miles
  • 2013 – 75,720 miles
  • 2012 – 71,293 miles
  • 2010 – 63,848 miles
  • 2009 – 60,434 miles
  • 2008 – 55,729 miles
  • 2007 – 49,073 miles
  • 2006 – 41,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,579 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,579 miles (+3,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,579 miles
    Test number
    325476384958
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass122,369 miles (+898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,369 miles
    Test number
    799778367760
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass121,471 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    121,471 miles
    Test number
    352671996329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass117,875 miles (+5,103)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    117,875 miles
    Test number
    520289752707
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  5. Pass112,772 miles (+1,657)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    112,772 miles
    Test number
    239988480281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,115 miles (+1,620)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    111,115 miles
    Test number
    793772467309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass109,495 miles (+4,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,495 miles
    Test number
    463089660828
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
  8. Pass104,876 miles (+4,931)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    104,876 miles
    Test number
    618741797109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,945 miles (+7,078)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    99,945 miles
    Test number
    910041568693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,867 miles (+7,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,867 miles
    Test number
    759867467739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)
  11. Pass85,403 miles (+5,298)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    85,403 miles
    Test number
    667681445106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass80,105 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    80,105 miles
    Test number
    715402214105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,720 miles (+4,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,720 miles
    Test number
    359925013128
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)
  14. Pass71,293 miles (+7,445)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    71,293 miles
    Test number
    929633692058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,848 miles (+3,414)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,848 miles
    Test number
    121972320353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,434 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    60,434 miles
    Test number
    450435439328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,729 miles (+6,656)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    303201688485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,073 miles (+8,006)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,073 miles
    Test number
    254906987268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    41,067 miles
    Test number
    752638196092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P208 GKO

Does P208 GKO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P208 GKO is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P208 GKO?
The MOT on P208 GKO is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P208 GKO done?
P208 GKO was recorded at 125,579 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 4,149 miles a year.
Has P208 GKO ever failed its MOT?
No. P208 GKO has passed all 19 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on P208 GKO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on P208 GKO find?
P208 GKO passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: front wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim.

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