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BA53 WAR

2011 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

18,831 mi
Last recorded18,831 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA53 WAR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 18,831 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 18,197 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 16,898 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 14,575 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 13,501 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 12,255 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 11,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 10,138 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 9,049 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 9,049 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 8,363 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 7,273 miles

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

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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BA53 WAR is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 BA53 WAR, 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 15 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BA53 WAR registered?

BA53 WAR is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 19 August 2011.

Is BA53 WAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BA53 WAR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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