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CE11 OBS

2011 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,145 mi
Last recorded38,145 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 BMW R120020,791 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE11 OBS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 38,145 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 36,939 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 34,986 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 31,511 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 28,366 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 27,680 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 26,953 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 25,710 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 25,144 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 25,144 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2015 23,580 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 18,883 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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CE11 OBS is a 2011 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2011 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 94.2% with a typical mileage of 20,791 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 CE11 OBS, 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 15 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 CE11 OBS registered?

CE11 OBS is a 2011 BMW R1200, first registered on 4 March 2011.

Is CE11 OBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE11 OBS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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