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BG12 GHX

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

45,218 mi
Last recorded45,218 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 GHX
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 45,218 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 44,533 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 40,699 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 37,823 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 31,992 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 29,838 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 26,855 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 26,853 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 22,482 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 18,971 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 14,530 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 11,658 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 9,255 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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BG12 GHX is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 21,367 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 BG12 GHX, 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 14 years old, this BMW R1200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG12 GHX registered?

BG12 GHX is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is BG12 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 GHX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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