CarVerify

Free Car Check

BU12 AYL

2012 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,922 mi
Last recorded119,922 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 AYL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2025 119,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 49,623 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 49,607 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 48,689 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 43,717 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 36,752 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 30,320 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 21,719 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 13,840 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
Full BMW R1200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BU12 AYL is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 BU12 AYL, 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

How do I check the history of BU12 AYL?

You can check the full history of BU12 AYL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BU12 AYL registered?

BU12 AYL is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is BU12 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU12 AYL shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BU12 AYL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BU12 AYL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.