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48 MVJ

2018 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

3,815 mi
Last recorded3,815 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration48 MVJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 3,815 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 3,654 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 3,576 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 3,576 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 3,291 miles

How Reliable is the BMW R1200?

Based on 133,237 MOT tests across 17,003 vehicles.

93.4%
Pass Rate
1,746
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
17,003
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 461
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 278
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 261
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick 139
Headlamp aim too high 121
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48 MVJ is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2018 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 13,336 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 R1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 461 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 48 MVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW R1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 8 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 48 MVJ registered?

48 MVJ is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 April 2018.

Is 48 MVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for 48 MVJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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