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G5 CWJ

2018 BMW R1200

Blue Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,198 mi
Last recorded18,198 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 CWJ
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 18,198 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 18,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 17,718 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 17,086 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort more than slight , approaching ( but not yet ) excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 17,086 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake grabbing severely grabs in 1 spot when wheel spun slowly - completely stops rotation of wheel at this point (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel spoke excessively loose 1 spoke rattling around (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Wheel excessively distorted long large ding in rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn excessive freeplay and knock from paralever bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak level on min - dripping from coolant pump drain hose

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort more than slight , approaching ( but not yet ) excessive (1.2.1 (e))

Front Wheel spoke slightly loose 11 spokes under tensioned - BMW recommends replacement wheel over 7 spokes (5.2.2 (d))

Front recommend replacement of tyre due to damage of rim

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 15,603 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 12,739 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 12,707 miles

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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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G5 CWJ is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Blue with a 1,170cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G5 CWJ, 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

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What year was G5 CWJ registered?

G5 CWJ is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 February 2018.

Is G5 CWJ safe to buy?

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