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BG12 YZR

2012 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

23,526 mi
Last recorded23,526 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YZR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 23,526 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 23,287 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 23,258 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 16 May 2022 23,099 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 22,811 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 22,594 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 22,580 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 21,913 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 15,901 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 YZR is a 2012 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

BG12 YZR is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is BG12 YZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG12 YZR shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG12 YZR have outstanding finance?

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