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BG18 NLV

2018 BMW R1200

Red Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,344 mi
Last recorded43,344 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG18 NLV
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 7 Jul 2026 43,344 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 38,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 31,076 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 27,899 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 23,784 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 16,591 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 15,903 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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BG18 NLV is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Red with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BG18 NLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG18 NLV registered?

BG18 NLV is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is BG18 NLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG18 NLV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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