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1200 GS

2011 BMW R Series

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,401 mi
Last recorded37,401 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2011 BMW R Series21,249 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1200 GS
MakeBMW
ModelR Series
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 37,401 miles
Pass 3 May 2025 36,152 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 34,374 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2023 33,119 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 30,304 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 30,287 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 27,789 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 24,899 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 22,848 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 20,667 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,393 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 17,736 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 15,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 12,600 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R Series?

Based on 261,180 MOT tests across 25,486 vehicles.

91.2%
Pass Rate
1,463
Miles/Year
49
Year Lifespan
25,486
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,440
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,086
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 603
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 553
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 532
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1200 GS is a 2011 BMW R Series in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 BMW R Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.1% with a typical mileage of 21,249 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 R Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,440 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1200 GS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R Series typically stays on UK roads for around 49 years. At 15 years old, this BMW R Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1200 GS registered?

1200 GS is a 2011 BMW R Series, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is 1200 GS safe to buy?

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