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FY12 FJE

2012 BMW R1200

Grey Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

23,575 mi
Last recorded23,575 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 BMW R120021,367 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 FJE
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 23,575 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 22,436 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2024 22,436 miles

Nearside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 22,212 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 21,292 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 19,932 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 18,847 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 16,341 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 15,591 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 15,340 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 14,538 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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FY12 FJE is a 2012 BMW R1200 in Grey with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FY12 FJE, 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 FY12 FJE?

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What year was FY12 FJE registered?

FY12 FJE is a 2012 BMW R1200, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is FY12 FJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY12 FJE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY12 FJE have outstanding finance?

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