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EF12 EXK

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

29,492 mi
Last recorded29,492 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF12 EXK
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 29,492 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 26,545 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 25,308 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit the front tyre is wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim the front wheel rim is slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 24,511 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 20,780 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 18,063 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 16,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 13,872 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 9,446 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 8,307 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 6,215 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2015 3,403 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 3,403 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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EF12 EXK is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Black with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EF12 EXK, 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

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What year was EF12 EXK registered?

EF12 EXK is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is EF12 EXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF12 EXK shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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