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EK12 OTU

2012 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,482 mi
Last recorded48,482 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 OTU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 48,482 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 42,818 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 37,413 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 35,799 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 35,473 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 33,025 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 24,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 20,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 15,535 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 15,535 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 20 May 2015 10,995 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 20 May 2015 10,995 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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EK12 OTU is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OTU, 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 EK12 OTU?

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What year was EK12 OTU registered?

EK12 OTU is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is EK12 OTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 OTU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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