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BA18 BZL

2018 BMW R1200

Brown Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,214 mi
Last recorded87,214 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA18 BZL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 87,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Footrest slightly loose Rubber (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 75,450 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 64,680 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 64,680 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 52,255 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 42,330 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 30,847 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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BA18 BZL is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Brown with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BA18 BZL, 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 BA18 BZL registered?

BA18 BZL is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 July 2018.

Is BA18 BZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA18 BZL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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