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BG12 OER

2012 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,260 mi
Last recorded70,260 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OER
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 70,260 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2025 70,254 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 68,856 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 57,458 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 46,280 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2021 37,619 miles

Rear rear light only has one of two bulbs working on position lamp

Pass 14 Jul 2020 31,985 miles

Front Mudguard insecure slightly loose ()

Pass 10 Apr 2019 19,470 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 11,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 10 Apr 2018 11,577 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 7,525 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 7,522 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 7,236 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 6,426 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 OER is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OER, 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.

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What year was BG12 OER registered?

BG12 OER is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is BG12 OER safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 OER shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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