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EX61 PBO

2012 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

47,087 mi
Last recorded47,087 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX61 PBO
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 47,087 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 37,724 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 31,806 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 29,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 27,290 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 24,085 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 18,234 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 16,040 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 16,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 13,766 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 13,095 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 12,273 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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EX61 PBO is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EX61 PBO, 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 EX61 PBO registered?

EX61 PBO is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 25 February 2012.

Is EX61 PBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX61 PBO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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