BMW F 800 Gs (2008)
2008 BMW F 800 Gs
CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2008 BMW F 800 Gs. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
The 2008 BMW F 800 GS has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 12.4%, far below the UK average of 80%, making it one of the least reliable bikes in this age bracket—petrol models fare even worse at 1.5%. No vehicles in this dataset have ever recorded a dangerous defect, which is a genuine positive, though the low pass rate suggests accumulated wear across multiple systems rather than acute safety failures.
The median mileage of 24,178 miles is reasonable for a 16-year-old adventure bike, yet these machines are still racking up an average of 0.04 failures and 0.1 advisories per test, indicating that corrosion, electrical gremlins, and ageing consumables are the real culprits. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection specifically targeting the charging system, fuel injectors, and frame condition, as this model's poor first-time pass rate suggests these areas deteriorate predictably with age.
We have limited data for the 2008 BMW F 800 Gs — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.
These stats describe 131 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.
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Before you buy a 2008 BMW F 800 Gs
Based on MOT data from 131 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (89%) | 116 | 1.5% | 0.03 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2008 BMW F 800 Gs vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2008 BMW F 800 Gs vehicles fall between 19,515 and 24,178 miles.
2008 BMW F 800 Gs — Still on the Road
Almost all 2008 BMW F 800 Gss are still on the road.
Strong survival — 12 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 92% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.
MOT History Averages
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