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ET18 ZLU

2018 BMW R1200

Bronze Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

22,504 mi
Last recorded22,504 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET18 ZLU
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2025 22,504 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 22,352 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 20,175 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 18,356 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 16,688 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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ET18 ZLU is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Bronze with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 BMW R1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 96.0% with a typical mileage of 13,336 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 ET18 ZLU, 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 8 years old, this BMW R1200 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of ET18 ZLU?

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What year was ET18 ZLU registered?

ET18 ZLU is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 28 August 2018.

Is ET18 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET18 ZLU shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does ET18 ZLU have outstanding finance?

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