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DA53 CYS

2012 BMW R1200

White Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

23,833 mi
Last recorded23,833 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 CYS
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 23,833 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2025 23,308 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 21,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 19,547 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 19,547 miles

Central Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2022 17,177 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 14,928 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 14,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 14,157 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 13,559 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2017 12,101 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 11,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2016 11,206 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 9,545 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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DA53 CYS is a 2012 BMW R1200 in White with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DA53 CYS, 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.

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What year was DA53 CYS registered?

DA53 CYS is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is DA53 CYS safe to buy?

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