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BX12 KGF

2012 BMW R1200

Silver Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,264 mi
Last recorded51,264 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 KGF
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 51,264 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 47,269 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 47,269 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 44,774 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 44,774 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 41,706 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 41,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 37,397 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,171 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 34,874 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 31,999 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 28,350 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 24,205 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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BX12 KGF is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Silver with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BX12 KGF, 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 BX12 KGF?

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What year was BX12 KGF registered?

BX12 KGF is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is BX12 KGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX12 KGF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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