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G5 YEL

2018 BMW R1200

Black Petrol 1170cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,258 mi
Last recorded50,258 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 BMW R120013,336 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 YEL
MakeBMW
ModelR1200
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,170cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 50,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 50,257 miles

Central Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak fork (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil fork (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 27,672 miles

Exhaust noisy Aftermarket System (8.1.1 (a))

Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer Shield Rubbed Through (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 26,149 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Outer Shield Worn Through (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 18,892 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 17,637 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 17,637 miles

Front Wheel excessively distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 16,091 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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 YEL is a 2018 BMW R1200 in Black 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 YEL, 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.

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What year was G5 YEL registered?

G5 YEL is a 2018 BMW R1200, first registered on 21 April 2018.

Is G5 YEL safe to buy?

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