BMW R 1200 Rt Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the BMW R 1200 Rt reliable? We analysed 649 real MOT tests across 188 vehicles to find out.
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The BMW R 1200 Rt is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used BMW R 1200 Rt.
BMW R 1200 Rt Number Plates
Number plates registered to a BMW R 1200 Rt. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
BMW R 1200 Rt MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a BMW R 1200 Rt to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
BMW R 1200 Rt Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a BMW R 1200 Rt fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
BMW R 1200 Rt Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical BMW R 1200 Rt owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
BMW R 1200 Rt MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the BMW R 1200 Rt year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 62 | 98.4% | 12,558 | 18,247 | 24,882 |
BMW R 1200 Rt Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all BMW R 1200 Rt MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used BMW R 1200 Rt
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
98.4% MOT pass rate from 62 tests
The best year to buy a used BMW R 1200 Rt is 2016, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 98.4% across 62 tests.
How Does the BMW R 1200 Rt Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW R 1200 Rt THIS CAR | 97.2% | 649 | 22,356 mi | 10 yrs |
| BMW 3 Series | 75.1% | 12,840,406 | 90,743 mi | 37 yrs |
| BMW 118 | 81.5% | 1,923,256 | 64,042 mi | 22 yrs |
| BMW X5 | 77% | 1,735,343 | 83,401 mi | 25 yrs |
| Volkswagen Passat R Line TDI Bmotion Tech | 88.4% | 972 | 88,275 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the BMW 3 Series (75.1% pass rate) and the BMW 118 (81.5% pass rate), the BMW R 1200 Rt outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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The BMW R 1200 Rt has an overall MOT pass rate of 97.2% across 649 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common failure point is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm with 1 recorded occurrences. Check for this on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection.
A typical BMW R 1200 Rt owner drives around 1,335 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most BMW R 1200 Rt models stay on UK roads for around 10 years. If you're buying one that's already well within that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.