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EK12 OTR

2012 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

68,271 mi
Last recorded68,271 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OTR
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 68,271 miles

Rear Upper Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2025 66,733 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 64,990 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 25 May 2023 63,240 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 63,240 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2022 62,069 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 61,556 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 61,164 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 59,196 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 58,713 miles

Offside aux light not working

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,393 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 53,914 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 42,914 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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EK12 OTR 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 EK12 OTR, 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 EK12 OTR registered?

EK12 OTR is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is EK12 OTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 OTR 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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